Oshkosh

Ecosystem Overview

The Oshkosh ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Neenah, Oshkosh hosts 7400% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Winnebago County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Neenah

+7400% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare2 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winnebago County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Neenah

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Winnebago County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-25% vs. current

Fox Crossing

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+650% vs. current

Lake Butte Des Morts

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Menominee South

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Millers Bay

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Lumber River

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Nichols Shore Acres

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7400% 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 Winnebago County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Winnebago County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Neenah

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Winnebago County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-25% vs. current

Fox Crossing

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+650% vs. current

Lake Butte Des Morts

Importance: 0.23

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Menominee South

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Millers Bay

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Lumber River

in Oshkosh

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7400% vs. current

Nichols Shore Acres

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7400% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Neenah

+7400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common3 obs.

Butomus umbellatus

Flowering Rush

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare2 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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