Ozaukee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ozaukee County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Ozaukee 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 Cedarburg, Ozaukee County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Ozaukee County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Cedarburg

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common8 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common7 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common7 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common6 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Occasional4 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Occasional4 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Ozaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Mequon

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Quarry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Thiensville Millrace

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Thiensville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Belgium

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fredonia

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Ozaukee County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Ozaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Mequon

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Quarry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Thiensville Millrace

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grafton

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Thiensville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Belgium

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fredonia

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Cedarburg

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common8 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common7 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common7 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common6 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Viburnum lentago

nannyberry

Occasional4 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Occasional4 obs.

Ratibida pinnata

Gray-Head Prairie-Coneflower

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare4 obs.

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