Taylor County

Ecosystem Overview

The Taylor County ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Taylor County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grassy Knoll Lake, Taylor County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Taylor 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 Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grassy Knoll Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Sagittaria rigida

Canadian Arrowhead

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Brachythecium laetum

bright ragged moss

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Common1 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Occasional1 obs.

Zizania palustris

Northern Wildrice

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Occasional1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+450%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+400% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+588% 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 Taylor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+450%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Taylor County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Diamond Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+400% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+588% 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 Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Grassy Knoll Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Sagittaria rigida

Canadian Arrowhead

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Brachythecium laetum

bright ragged moss

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Common1 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Occasional1 obs.

Zizania palustris

Northern Wildrice

Occasional1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Occasional1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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