Wood County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wood County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Wood 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Wood County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin Rapids

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common31 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common19 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common18 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common12 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common11 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common9 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional9 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional8 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional8 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional8 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Occasional7 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional7 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare7 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare7 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin Rapids

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nekoosa

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Rudolph

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Pittsville

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Port Edwards

Importance: 0.29

75 species

+33% vs. current

Hewitt

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% 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 Wood County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Wood County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin Rapids

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Nepco Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nekoosa

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Rudolph

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Pittsville

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Port Edwards

Importance: 0.29

75 species

+33% vs. current

Hewitt

Importance: 0.28

15 species

+567% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin Rapids

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common31 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common19 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common18 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common12 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common11 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common11 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common9 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional9 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional8 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional8 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional8 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Occasional7 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional7 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare7 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare7 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Rare7 obs.

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