Fond Du Lac County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fond Du Lac County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac, Fond Du Lac County hosts 156% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Fond du Lac County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Fond du Lac

+156% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Abietinella abietina

wiry fern moss

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common6 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common6 obs.

Draba arabisans

Rockcress Whitlowgrass

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common4 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional4 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional4 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.43

39 species

+156% vs. current

Ripon

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+426% vs. current

Mauthe Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

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 Fond du Lac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.43

39 species

+156% vs. current

Ripon

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+426% vs. current

Mauthe Lake

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+194% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Fond du Lac

+156% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Abietinella abietina

wiry fern moss

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Asplenium rhizophyllum

Walking-Fern Spleenwort

Very Common6 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common6 obs.

Draba arabisans

Rockcress Whitlowgrass

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common4 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional4 obs.

Polymnia canadensis

Pale-Flowered Leafcup

Occasional4 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional3 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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