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Adams County

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in adams 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. Compared to nearby Arkdale Lake, Adams County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 adams county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
86
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 4 locations
75th percentile for diversity
vs. Arkdale Lake
+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common88 obs.
Lithospermum caroliniense

Lithospermum caroliniense

Very Common77 obs.
Poecile atricapillus

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common60 obs.
Monotropa uniflora

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common58 obs.
Phemeranthus rugospermus

Phemeranthus rugospermus

prairie fameflower

Very Common58 obs.
Houstonia longifolia

Houstonia longifolia

Longleaf Summer Bluet

Common37 obs.
Ceanothus herbaceus

Ceanothus herbaceus

narrow-leaved New Jersey tea

Common35 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common34 obs.
Monarda punctata

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common32 obs.
Viola pedata

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Common31 obs.
Euphorbia corollata

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Common30 obs.
Andropogon gerardi

Andropogon gerardi

Blue-Stem-Grass

Occasional29 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional28 obs.
Euphorbia maculata

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional27 obs.
Asclepias amplexicaulis

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Blunt-Leaved Milkweed

Occasional26 obs.
Lupinus perennis

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional25 obs.
Goodyera pubescens

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional25 obs.
Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Rare24 obs.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare24 obs.
Cypripedium acaule

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare24 obs.

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