Madeline Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Madeline Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashland County, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Ashland County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common3 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Aulacomnium palustre

Bog Groove-Moss

Common2 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Humidicutis marginata

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden lupin

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stockton Island

Importance: 0.33

31 species

+223% vs. current

Outer Island

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+355% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% 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 Ashland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stockton Island

Importance: 0.33

31 species

+223% vs. current

Outer Island

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+355% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+1900% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common3 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Aulacomnium palustre

Bog Groove-Moss

Common2 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Humidicutis marginata

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden lupin

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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