Potato Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Potato Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in washburn county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washburn County nearby has 92% more documented species, Potato Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 washburn 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 8 total documented species.
Bellamira scalaris
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Oswego Bass
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Zizania palustris
Northern Wildrice
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washburn County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Potato Lakewithin Washburn County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.