Muskego

Ecosystem Overview

The Muskego ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 100th 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 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 844 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common5 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common4 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Rare2 obs.

Eubranchipus serratus

ethologist fairy shrimp

Rare2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+75% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+75% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+400% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

+33% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 844 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common5 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Very Common4 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common2 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Zanthoxylum americanum

northern prickly-ash

Rare2 obs.

Eubranchipus serratus

ethologist fairy shrimp

Rare2 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Rare2 obs.

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