Manitowoc

Ecosystem Overview

The Manitowoc ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Manitowoc County nearby has 88% more documented species, Manitowoc offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Manitowoc County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Manitowoc County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Common1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Common1 obs.

Arctium tomentosum

woolly burdock

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manitowoc County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Manitowoc County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Two Rivers

Importance: 0.36

54 species

-78% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.31

24 species

-50% 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 Manitowoc County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manitowoc County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Manitowoc County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Two Rivers

Importance: 0.36

54 species

-78% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.31

24 species

-50% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Manitowoc County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris melanotos

pectoral sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Common1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Common1 obs.

Arctium tomentosum

woolly burdock

Common1 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Occasional1 obs.

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