Sheboygan

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheboygan ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sheboygan County nearby has 80% more documented species, Sheboygan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Sheboygan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheboygan County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Viburnum lantana

wayfaring tree

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common1 obs.

Euonymus europaeus

spindle

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Rare1 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare1 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheboygan County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheboygan County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Kohler

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Sheboygan Falls

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1900% 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 Sheboygan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheboygan County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheboygan County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-80% vs. current

Kohler

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Sheboygan Falls

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheboygan County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Calidris canutus

red knot

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Viburnum lantana

wayfaring tree

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Common1 obs.

Euonymus europaeus

spindle

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Rare1 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Rare1 obs.

Accipiter striatus

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Rare1 obs.

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