Wisconsin Rapids

Ecosystem Overview

The Wisconsin Rapids ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #2 for species diversity among 8 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Wood County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Very Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

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

Wood County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nekoosa

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wood County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nekoosa

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% 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

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Wood County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common10 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Very Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Common3 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common2 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional2 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Rare2 obs.

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