Fond Du Lac

Ecosystem Overview

The Fond Du Lac ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County nearby has 61% more documented species, Fond Du Lac offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Fond du Lac 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. Fond du Lac County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Aphis asclepiadis

Rare1 obs.

Lota lota

burbot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fond du Lac County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-61% vs. current

Ripon

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+105% vs. current

Mauthe Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+15% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+255% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

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 Fond du Lac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fond du Lac County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-61% vs. current

Ripon

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+105% vs. current

Mauthe Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+15% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+255% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

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. Fond du Lac County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Aphis asclepiadis

Rare1 obs.

Lota lota

burbot

Rare1 obs.

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