Rhinelander

Ecosystem Overview

The Rhinelander ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Oneida County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oneida County nearby has 61% more documented species, Rhinelander offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Oneida 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Oneida County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Evernia mesomorpha

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Physcia aipolia

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Common1 obs.

Polytrichum piliferum

Bristly Haircap

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Hill's oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Rare1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+160%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oneida County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Oneida County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-61% vs. current

Tomahawk Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+333% vs. current

Jyme Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Minocqua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Spur Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Kawaguesaga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Rainbow Flowage

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+3800% 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 Oneida County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+160%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oneida County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Oneida County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-61% vs. current

Tomahawk Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+333% vs. current

Jyme Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Eagle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Minocqua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Spur Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Kawaguesaga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Rainbow Flowage

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+3800% 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Oneida County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Evernia mesomorpha

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Physcia aipolia

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Common1 obs.

Polytrichum piliferum

Bristly Haircap

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus ellipsoidalis

Hill's oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Rare1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Rare1 obs.

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