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Stevens Point

Ecosystem Overview

The Stevens Point ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in portage 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 3 portage county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
95
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 3 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Portage County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common27 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common15 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common10 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common9 obs.
Poecile atricapillus

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common7 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common6 obs.
Spinus tristis

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common6 obs.
Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common6 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common5 obs.
Dryobates pubescens

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common5 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common5 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional5 obs.
Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional5 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.
Frangula alnus

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional4 obs.
Comptonia peregrina

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional3 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional3 obs.
Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Rare3 obs.
Sphyrapicus varius

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Rare2 obs.
Tamias striatus

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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