Sheboygan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheboygan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sheboygan, Sheboygan County hosts 400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Sheboygan County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheboygan

+400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Nabalus albus

Lion'S Foot

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common3 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare2 obs.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheboygan County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Kohler

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheboygan Falls

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% 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

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sheboygan County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Kohler

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheboygan Falls

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Sheboygan

+400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Nabalus albus

Lion'S Foot

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common3 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Rare2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare2 obs.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Rare2 obs.

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