Manitowoc County

Ecosystem Overview

The Manitowoc County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc, Manitowoc County hosts 733% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Manitowoc County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Manitowoc

+733% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common6 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Very Common6 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Salix cordata

sanddune willow

Very Common5 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Lepidozia reptans

Creeping Fingerwort

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional4 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Argentina anserina

Rare4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manitowoc County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Manitowoc

Importance: 0.47

12 species

+733% vs. current

Two Rivers

Importance: 0.36

54 species

+85% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+317% 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 Manitowoc County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Manitowoc County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Manitowoc

Importance: 0.47

12 species

+733% vs. current

Two Rivers

Importance: 0.36

54 species

+85% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cleveland

Importance: 0.31

24 species

+317% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Manitowoc

+733% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common6 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Very Common6 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Very Common6 obs.

Salix cordata

sanddune willow

Very Common5 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Lepidozia reptans

Creeping Fingerwort

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional4 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Argentina anserina

Rare4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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