Twin Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Twin Lakes ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Adams County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Adams County nearby has 74% more documented species, Twin Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Adams County 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Occasional1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Rare1 obs.

Lathyrus palustris

Marsh Pea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Adams County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-74% vs. current

Lake Arrowhead

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Fourteenmile Creak

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+2500% 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 Adams County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Adams County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Adams County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-74% vs. current

Lake Arrowhead

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Fourteenmile Creak

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+2500% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Adams County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Very Common2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Occasional1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Rare1 obs.

Lathyrus palustris

Marsh Pea

Rare1 obs.

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