Pepin County
Ecosystem Overview
The Pepin County ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in pepin county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Silver Birch Lake, Pepin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 pepin county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Artemisia frigida
fringed-sage
Andropogon gerardi
Blue-Stem-Grass
Muhlenbergia cuspidata
plains muhly
Euphorbia davidii
Toothed Spurge
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Amorpha canescens
Leadplant Amorpha
Dalea purpurea
purple prairie-clover
Liatris aspera
rough gayfeather
Papaipema sciata
Cluvers Root Borer
Papaipema silphii
Silphium Borer Moth
Epiglaea decliva
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula
Operophtera bruceata
Erannis tiliaria
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Pepin County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Pepin County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pepin Countywithin Pepin County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.