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White Mound Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The White Mound Lake ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in sauk county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraboo, White Mound Lake hosts 3000% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 16 sauk county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

31
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
31
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 16 locations
75th percentile for diversity
vs. Baraboo
+3000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

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Lithophane franclemonti

Very Common1 obs.
Perispasta caeculalis

Perispasta caeculalis

Very Common1 obs.
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Evergestis unimacula

Very Common1 obs.
Adiantum pedatum

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common1 obs.
Uvularia grandiflora

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Very Common1 obs.
Trillium flexipes

Trillium flexipes

drooping trillium

Common1 obs.
Lilium michiganense

Lilium michiganense

Michigan lily

Common1 obs.
Goodyera pubescens

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.
Galearis spectabilis

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Common1 obs.
Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.
Pyrola elliptica

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Common1 obs.
Diervilla lonicera

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.
Polemonium reptans

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Occasional1 obs.
Ranunculus recurvatus

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Occasional1 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.
Caulophyllum thalictroides

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional1 obs.
Osmorhiza longistylis

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Occasional1 obs.
Aralia nudicaulis

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare1 obs.
Arabidopsis lyrata

Arabidopsis lyrata

Lyre-Leaved Rockcress

Rare1 obs.
Euphorbia corollata

Euphorbia corollata

American Spurge

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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