Washington Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Washington Island ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 7% more documented species, Washington Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #114 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 844 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common2 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Common2 obs.

Turritis glabra

Tower Rockcress

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Sabulina michauxii

Rock Sandwort

Occasional2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Occasional1 obs.

Machimus sadyates

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Rare1 obs.

Trichiotinus assimilis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-7% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-7% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-7% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+63% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+365% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-7% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+24% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-7% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-7% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-7% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+63% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+365% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-7% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+24% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 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

#114

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#114 of 844 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common2 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Common2 obs.

Turritis glabra

Tower Rockcress

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Sabulina michauxii

Rock Sandwort

Occasional2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Occasional1 obs.

Machimus sadyates

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Rare1 obs.

Trichiotinus assimilis

Rare1 obs.

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