Town Of Washington

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Washington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Washington, 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 Tambling Lake, Town Of Washington hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Town of Washington County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Tambling Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common4 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common3 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common3 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common3 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Town of Washington County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Anvil Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Town Of Washington

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Town Of Washington

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.20

50 species

+100% 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 Washington County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Town of Washington County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Anvil Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Town Of Washington

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Town Of Washington

Importance: 0.25

20 species

+400% vs. current

Rock Island

Importance: 0.20

50 species

+100% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Tambling Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common4 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common3 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Common3 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common3 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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