Sand Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Sand Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in sawyer county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sawyer County nearby has 83% more documented species, Sand Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 sawyer county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Lampsilis siliquoidea
Fatmucket
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth Bass
Perca flavescens
Lake Perch
Elodea canadensis
Canadian waterweed
Basiaeschna janata
Springtime Darner
Hagenius brevistylus
Dragonhunter
Belostoma flumineum
Pleurobema sintoxia
round pigtoe
Fusconaia flava
Wabash pigtoe
Esox masquinongy
Wisconsin Muskie
Pimephales notatus
Bluntnose minnow
Ambystoma laterale
Blue-spotted Salamander
Anatis labiculata
Aquarius conformis
Potamogeton richardsonii
Richardson's pondweed
Myriophyllum sibiricum
Northern Spiked Water-Milfoil
Faxonius rusticus
rusty crayfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sawyer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sand Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sand Lakewithin Sawyer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.