Waushara County

Ecosystem Overview

The Waushara County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Waushara County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wautoma, Waushara County hosts 4600% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Waushara 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wautoma

+4600% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Heterotheca wisconsinensis

Very Common7 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional2 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Occasional2 obs.

Carex sychnocephala

dense long-beaked sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Waushara County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wautoma

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4600% 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 Waushara County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Waushara County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wautoma

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+4600% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wautoma

+4600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Heterotheca wisconsinensis

Very Common7 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Carex hystericina

Porcupine Sedge

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common2 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Occasional2 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Occasional2 obs.

Carex sychnocephala

dense long-beaked sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Rare1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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