Oconto County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oconto County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Oconto County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oconto Falls Pond, Oconto County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Oconto County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oconto Falls Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Trichocolea tomentella

Woolly Liverwort

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oconto County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverview

Importance: 0.00

56 species

+79% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Oconto County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oconto County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverview

Importance: 0.00

56 species

+79% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Oconto Falls Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Trichocolea tomentella

Woolly Liverwort

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

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