Sturgeon Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Sturgeon Bay ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 45% more documented species, Sturgeon Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #163 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 844 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common5 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common2 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Common1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Brotherella recurvans

Recurved Brotherella Moss

Rare1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-45% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-45% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-45% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

-4% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+175% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-27% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-45% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-45% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-45% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

-4% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+175% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-27% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% 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

#163

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#163 of 844 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common5 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common2 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Common1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Brotherella recurvans

Recurved Brotherella Moss

Rare1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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