Chippewa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chippewa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Chippewa 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 Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Chippewa 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. Chippewa Falls

+3233% 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 Common12 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common9 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common7 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common7 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Common7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common6 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Common5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional5 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional5 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Occasional5 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare5 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chippewa County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Chippewa Falls

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cornell Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Cornell

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Hallie

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holcombe Flowage

Importance: 0.07

29 species

+245% 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 Chippewa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chippewa County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Chippewa Falls

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cornell Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Cornell

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Hallie

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Holcombe Flowage

Importance: 0.07

29 species

+245% 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. Chippewa Falls

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common12 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common9 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common7 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common7 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Common7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common6 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Common5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional5 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional5 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional5 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Occasional5 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare5 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare4 obs.

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