Pleasant Prairie
Ecosystem Overview
The Pleasant Prairie ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in kenosha 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 kenosha county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pedicularis canadensis
Wood Betony
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Viola pedata
Birdfoot Violet
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Castilleja coccinea
Scarlet Paintbrush
Liatris aspera
rough gayfeather
Heuchera richardsonii
Richardson's alumroot
Lupinus perennis
Blue-Bean
Comandra umbellata
Bastard Toadflax
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Hypericum kalmianum
Kalm's St. John's-wort
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Argentina anserina
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Silphium terebinthinaceum
dock-rosinweed
Yucca flaccida
Adam's needle
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kenosha County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pleasant Prairie. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pleasant Prairiewithin Kenosha County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.