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Twin Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Twin Lakes ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in adams county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Adams County nearby has 74% more documented species, Twin Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 adams county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

26
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
26
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 4 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Adams County
-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Onoclea sensibilis

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.
Scutellaria galericulata

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Very Common2 obs.
Eupatorium perfoliatum

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common2 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.
Polygonatum biflorum

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.
Goodyera pubescens

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.
Spiraea alba

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common1 obs.
Aralia nudicaulis

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common1 obs.
Frangula alnus

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.
Populus tremuloides

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common1 obs.
Cornus sericea

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.
Euthamia graminifolia

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Occasional1 obs.
Tilia americana

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional1 obs.
Asclepias incarnata

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Occasional1 obs.
Argia fumipennis

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional1 obs.
Potamogeton crispus

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional1 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.
Monarda punctata

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Rare1 obs.
Lathyrus palustris

Lathyrus palustris

Marsh Pea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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