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Fond Du Lac

Ecosystem Overview

The Fond Du Lac ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in fond du lac 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 Fond du Lac County nearby has 61% more documented species, Fond Du Lac offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 fond du lac county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

39
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
39
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
20
Common Species
Frequently observed species
19
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common12 species
Occasional12 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 9 locations
78th percentile for diversity
vs. Fond du Lac County
-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common4 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common3 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.
Dreissena polymorpha

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common2 obs.
Medicago lupulina

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.
Euphorbia maculata

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common2 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.
Enallagma geminatum

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common2 obs.
Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common2 obs.
Bombus bimaculatus

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Halictus rubicundus

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Dissosteira carolina

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula

Occasional1 obs.
Boisea trivittata

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.
Aphis asclepiadis

Aphis asclepiadis

Rare1 obs.
Lota lota

Lota lota

burbot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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