Mauthe Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Mauthe Lake ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in Fond du Lac 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. While Fond du Lac nearby has 13% more documented species, Mauthe Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Fond du Lac County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Fond du Lac

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum fluviatile

Water Horsetail

Common1 obs.

Luzula acuminata

sharp-pointed woodrush

Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes triste

Northern Redcurrant

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Rare1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fond du Lac County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.43

39 species

-13% vs. current

Fond Du Lac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-66% vs. current

Ripon

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+79% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+209% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3300% 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 Fond du Lac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fond du Lac County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.43

39 species

-13% vs. current

Fond Du Lac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-66% vs. current

Ripon

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+79% vs. current

Lake De Neveu

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+209% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Little Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3300% vs. current

North Fond Du Lac

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+1600% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3300% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Fond du Lac

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum fluviatile

Water Horsetail

Common1 obs.

Luzula acuminata

sharp-pointed woodrush

Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Ribes triste

Northern Redcurrant

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Rare1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare1 obs.

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