Cudahy

Ecosystem Overview

The Cudahy ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 56% more documented species, Cudahy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 24 Milwaukee County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Piranga bidentata

Flame-colored Tanager

Very Common3 obs.

Leccinum insigne

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common2 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Common1 obs.

Enoplognatha ovata

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare1 obs.

Toxonevra superba

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-56% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.39

25 species

+76% vs. current

South Milwaukee

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-56% vs. current

Estabrook Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+300% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+389% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+529% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1367% 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 Milwaukee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Milwaukee County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Milwaukee County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-56% vs. current

Oak Creek

Importance: 0.39

25 species

+76% vs. current

South Milwaukee

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-56% vs. current

Estabrook Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+300% vs. current

Milwaukee River

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+389% vs. current

Washington Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+529% vs. current

Veterans Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Mallard Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1367% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Milwaukee County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Piranga bidentata

Flame-colored Tanager

Very Common3 obs.

Leccinum insigne

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common2 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common2 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Common1 obs.

Enoplognatha ovata

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare1 obs.

Toxonevra superba

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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