Wausau

Ecosystem Overview

The Wausau ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marathon County nearby has 82% more documented species, Wausau offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Marathon County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Marathon County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Catocala blandula

Very Common1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Marathon County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Marathon County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Big Eau Pleine Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+157% vs. current

Schofield

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Rothschild

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Hatley

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Wausau

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% 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 Marathon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Marathon County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Marathon County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Big Eau Pleine Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+157% vs. current

Schofield

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Rothschild

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Hatley

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Wausau

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1700% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Marathon County

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Catocala blandula

Very Common1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Common1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia triloba

Brown-Eyed Susan

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional1 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Occasional1 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional1 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Rare1 obs.

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