White Mound Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The White Mound Lake ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, White Mound Lake hosts 3000% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 Sauk County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+3000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

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Lithophane franclemonti

Very Common1 obs.

Perispasta caeculalis

Very Common1 obs.

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Evergestis unimacula

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Common1 obs.

Lilium michiganense

Michigan lily

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional1 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare1 obs.

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Sauk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-69% vs. current

Bakkens Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+182% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+244% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

-43% vs. current

Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+7% 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 Sauk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sauk County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Baraboo

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Sauk County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-69% vs. current

Bakkens Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

Leland Millpond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3000% vs. current

Reedsburg

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+182% vs. current

Spring Green

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+244% vs. current

Sauk City

Importance: 0.32

54 species

-43% vs. current

Village Of Prairie Du Sac

Importance: 0.31

29 species

+7% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 16 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Baraboo

+3000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

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Lithophane franclemonti

Very Common1 obs.

Perispasta caeculalis

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Evergestis unimacula

Very Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Common1 obs.

Lilium michiganense

Michigan lily

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Common1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional1 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare1 obs.

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Rare1 obs.

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare1 obs.

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