Devils Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Devils Lake ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in sauk county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, Devils Lake hosts 4100% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 sauk county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
Juniper-Apple Rust
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Isoetes lacustris
quillwort
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Dacrymyces stillatus
Common Jellyspot
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Daedaleopsis confragosa
Thin-Walled Maze Polypore
Lasallia papulosa
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Polygonatum pubescens
Downy Solomon'S Seal
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Acoptus suturalis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sauk County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Devils Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Devils Lakewithin Sauk County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.