Jackson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jackson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Jackson 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 Squaw Mound Flowage 4, Jackson County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Jackson 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. Squaw Mound Flowage 4

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common4 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Common4 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common4 obs.

Calystegia spithamaea

Upright Bindweed

Common3 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Common3 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional3 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional3 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Occasional3 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus hispidus

Hispid Swamp Blackberry

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare3 obs.

Leucorrhinia frigida

Frosted Whiteface

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxbow Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pegeon Creek Flowage 3

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Black River Falls

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% 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 Jackson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Jackson County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxbow Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Pegeon Creek Flowage 3

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Black River Falls

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% 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. Squaw Mound Flowage 4

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Very Common5 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common4 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Common4 obs.

Tephrosia virginiana

goat's-rue

Common4 obs.

Calystegia spithamaea

Upright Bindweed

Common3 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Common3 obs.

Panicum virgatum

Switchgrass

Common3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional3 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional3 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Occasional3 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus hispidus

Hispid Swamp Blackberry

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare3 obs.

Leucorrhinia frigida

Frosted Whiteface

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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