Sauk County
Ecosystem Overview
The Sauk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in sauk 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. Compared to nearby Baraboo, Sauk County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 sauk county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Polemonium reptans
Creeping Polemonium
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Mitella diphylla
Two-Leaf Mitrewort
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Uvularia grandiflora
Large-Flowered Bellwort
Viola pedata
Birdfoot Violet
Conocephalum salebrosum
cat-tongue liverwort
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Polypodium virginianum
Common Rock Polypody
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sauk County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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