Clark County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clark County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Snyder Lake 46, Clark County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Snyder Lake 46

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clark County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Neillsville

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+3300% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Clark County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Neillsville

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6700% vs. current

Greenwood

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+3300% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Snyder Lake 46

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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