Stoughton

Ecosystem Overview

The Stoughton ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Dane County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dane County nearby has 30% more documented species, Stoughton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 115 Dane County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 115 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common8 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Very Common7 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common2 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Bibio articulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Trochosa ruricola

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-30% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-30% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+289% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+289% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+438% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Tenney Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+56% 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 Dane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-30% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-30% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-30% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+289% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+289% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+438% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Tenney Park Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

45 species

+56% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 115 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common8 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Very Common7 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Common2 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Common2 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Common2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Common1 obs.

Bibio articulatus

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Trochosa ruricola

Occasional1 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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