Iron County

Ecosystem Overview

The Iron County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Iron 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 Pleasant Lake, Iron County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Iron County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasant Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Dendrolycopodium dendroideum

Round-Branched Tree-Clubmoss

Common3 obs.

Alnus incana

Grey Alder

Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Goodyera repens

creeping ladys-tresses

Occasional2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Rare2 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Rare2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Iron County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Turtle-flambeau Flowage

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Frog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gile Flowage

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randall Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Evelyn

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Iron County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Iron County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Turtle-flambeau Flowage

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Frog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Gile Flowage

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Randall Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Evelyn

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pleasant Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Very Common3 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common3 obs.

Dendrolycopodium dendroideum

Round-Branched Tree-Clubmoss

Common3 obs.

Alnus incana

Grey Alder

Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Goodyera repens

creeping ladys-tresses

Occasional2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional2 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Rare2 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Rare2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare2 obs.

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