Nekoosa

Ecosystem Overview

The Nekoosa ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin Rapids

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common9 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common5 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional3 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Rare2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin Rapids

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Wood County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Rudolph

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Pittsville

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Port Edwards

Importance: 0.29

75 species

+33% vs. current

Hewitt

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin Rapids

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Wood County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Rudolph

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Pittsville

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Port Edwards

Importance: 0.29

75 species

+33% vs. current

Hewitt

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin Rapids

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common12 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common9 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common5 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common5 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional3 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Rare2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare2 obs.

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