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Poynette

Ecosystem Overview

The Poynette ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in columbia county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 62% more documented species, Poynette offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 columbia county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

38
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
38
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
20
Common Species
Frequently observed species
18
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common12 species
Occasional11 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 9 locations
78th percentile for diversity
vs. Columbia County
-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Angelica atropurpurea

Angelica atropurpurea

Purple Angelica

Very Common3 obs.
Dactylis glomerata

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common2 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.
Aquilegia canadensis

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.
Rudbeckia laciniata

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.
Geum vernum

Geum vernum

spring avens

Common2 obs.
Cicindela sexguttata

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.
Bombus vagans

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Common1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.
Phormia regina

Phormia regina

Black blow fly

Common1 obs.
Campaea perlata

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common1 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.
Mycocalicium subtile

Mycocalicium subtile

Occasional1 obs.
Phaeophyscia ciliata

Phaeophyscia ciliata

Rare1 obs.
Polygonatum biflorum

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Rare1 obs.
Platanthera psycodes

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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