Stockton Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Stockton Island ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Ashland County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ashland County nearby has 69% more documented species, Stockton Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 Ashland County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

-69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.

Juncus effusus

soft rush

Common1 obs.

Leersia oryzoides

cut-grass

Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Common1 obs.

Carex chordorrhiza

Rope-Root Sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common1 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Occasional1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Occasional1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.

Cerastium fontanum

Common mouse-ear chickweed

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum boreale

Northern St. Johnswort

Rare1 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Rare1 obs.

Spirodela polyrhiza

great duckweed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-69% vs. current

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

Madeline Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-69% vs. current

Outer Island

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+41% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+244% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+417% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+520% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+520% 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

Species Count

-3%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ashland County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Ashland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-69% vs. current

Big Bay Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+520% vs. current

Madeline Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-69% vs. current

Outer Island

Importance: 0.33

22 species

+41% vs. current

Michigan Island

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+244% vs. current

Devils Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+417% vs. current

Oak Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+520% vs. current

Bear Island

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+520% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 13 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Ashland County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.

Juncus effusus

soft rush

Common1 obs.

Leersia oryzoides

cut-grass

Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Common1 obs.

Carex chordorrhiza

Rope-Root Sedge

Common1 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common1 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Cranberry

Occasional1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Occasional1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.

Cerastium fontanum

Common mouse-ear chickweed

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum boreale

Northern St. Johnswort

Rare1 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Rare1 obs.

Spirodela polyrhiza

great duckweed

Rare1 obs.

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