Wauwatosa

Ecosystem Overview

The Wauwatosa ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 30% more documented species, Wauwatosa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #135 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#135

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#135 of 844 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-30% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Rare2 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-30% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-30% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+23% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+250% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-7% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% 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

Species Count

-15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-30% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-30% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-30% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+23% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+250% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-7% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% 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

#135

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#135 of 844 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare2 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Rare2 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare2 obs.

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