Dodge County

Ecosystem Overview

The Dodge County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Dodge 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 Beaver Dam, Dodge County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Dodge County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Dam

+1150% 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 Common57 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common38 obs.

Culaea inconstans

Common Stickleback

Very Common38 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common31 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common30 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common23 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common22 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common19 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common18 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional18 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional18 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional18 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional17 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional17 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional16 obs.

Umbra limi

Central Mudminnow

Rare16 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Rare15 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dodge County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Dam

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Danville Millpond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Horicon

Importance: 0.34

24 species

+317% vs. current

Hustisford

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neosho

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 Dodge County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dodge County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Beaver Dam

Importance: 0.41

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Danville Millpond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Horicon

Importance: 0.34

24 species

+317% vs. current

Hustisford

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Fox Lake

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neosho

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Dam

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common57 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common38 obs.

Culaea inconstans

Common Stickleback

Very Common38 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common31 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common30 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common25 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common23 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common22 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common19 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common18 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional18 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional18 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional18 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional17 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional17 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional16 obs.

Umbra limi

Central Mudminnow

Rare16 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Rare15 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare15 obs.

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