Town Of Westport

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Westport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Westport, 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 Sixmile Creek, Town Of Westport hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Westport County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sixmile Creek

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common13 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common13 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common10 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common9 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common9 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common9 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common9 obs.

Hasteola suaveolens

Common8 obs.

Artemisia serrata

Common8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common8 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common8 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Occasional8 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Occasional8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional8 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional8 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional7 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare7 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare7 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Westport County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Second Ward Beach

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Westport County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Westport County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Second Ward Beach

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Sixmile Creek

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Very Common13 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Very Common13 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common10 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common9 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Very Common9 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common9 obs.

Eryngium yuccifolium

Rattlesnake-Master

Common9 obs.

Hasteola suaveolens

Common8 obs.

Artemisia serrata

Common8 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common8 obs.

Silphium perfoliatum

Cup Plant

Common8 obs.

Silphium integrifolium

whole-leaved rosinweed

Occasional8 obs.

Parthenium integrifolium

Missouri snakeroot

Occasional8 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional8 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional8 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional7 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare7 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare7 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare7 obs.

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