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Sauk City

Ecosystem Overview

The Sauk City ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in sauk county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, Sauk City hosts 5300% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 sauk county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

54
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
50
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
28
Common Species
Frequently observed species
26
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common17 species
Occasional16 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 16 locations
88th percentile for diversity
vs. Baraboo
+5300% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Calidris alpina

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common2 obs.
Xanthium strumarium

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Very Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.
Asclepias tuberosa

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common2 obs.
Myosotis verna

Myosotis verna

early forget-me-not

Very Common2 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.
Cicindela punctulata

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.
Pieris rapae

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.
Selaginella rupestris

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Common1 obs.
Asterocampa celtis

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common1 obs.
Jikradia olitoria

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.
Progne subis

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Occasional1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.
Actitis macularius

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.
Calidris canutus

Calidris canutus

red knot

Occasional1 obs.
Bombus auricomus

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.
Aythya valisineria

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Rare1 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.
Cicindela scutellaris

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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