Town Of Townsend

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Townsend ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Townsend, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Reservoir Pond, Town Of Townsend hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Townsend County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reservoir Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common2 obs.

Hygrocybe conica

Blackening Wax-Cap

Common1 obs.

Inonotus obliquus

Chaga

Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common1 obs.

Neckera pennata

feathery neckera

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Xylobolus subpileatus

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional1 obs.

Heterodermia speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Leptogium cyanescens

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Trichordestra legitima

Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Townsend County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Surprise Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% 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 Town of Townsend County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Townsend County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Surprise Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reservoir Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Carex lupulina

Hop Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common2 obs.

Hygrocybe conica

Blackening Wax-Cap

Common1 obs.

Inonotus obliquus

Chaga

Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common1 obs.

Neckera pennata

feathery neckera

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Xylobolus subpileatus

Occasional1 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional1 obs.

Heterodermia speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Leptogium cyanescens

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Trichordestra legitima

Striped Garden Caterpillar Moth

Rare1 obs.

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