Sawyer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sawyer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Sawyer 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 Hayward, Sawyer County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Sawyer County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hayward

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common17 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Common4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common4 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common4 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Common4 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common4 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional3 obs.

Sagittaria rigida

Canadian Arrowhead

Occasional3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Occasional2 obs.

Tipula dorsimacula

Rare2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Rare2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sawyer County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Hayward

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Sawyer County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Sawyer County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Hayward

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hayward

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common17 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Common4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common4 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common4 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Common4 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common4 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional3 obs.

Sagittaria rigida

Canadian Arrowhead

Occasional3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Occasional2 obs.

Tipula dorsimacula

Rare2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Rare2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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