Ferryville

Ecosystem Overview

The Ferryville ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 79% more documented species, Ferryville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Triosteum perfoliatum

feverwort

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Very Common1 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common1 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Common1 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Common1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common1 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Physalis heterophylla

clammy ground-cherry

Rare1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-79% vs. current

Prairie Du Chien

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+163% vs. current

Wauzeka

Importance: 0.29

16 species

+31% vs. current

Steuben

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2000% 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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-79% vs. current

Prairie Du Chien

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+163% vs. current

Wauzeka

Importance: 0.29

16 species

+31% vs. current

Steuben

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+2000% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Triosteum perfoliatum

feverwort

Very Common1 obs.

Oxalis violacea

violet wood-sorrel

Very Common1 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Very Common1 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common1 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common1 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Common1 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Common1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common1 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago rugelii

Blackseed Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Physalis heterophylla

clammy ground-cherry

Rare1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Rare1 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Rare1 obs.

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