Eau Claire

Ecosystem Overview

The Eau Claire ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 43% more documented species, Eau Claire offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #160 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#160

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#160 of 844 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Steatoda triangulosa

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common2 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Common2 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Impatiens parviflora

Small yellow balsam

Common2 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Common1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-43% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-43% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

0% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+185% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-24% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% 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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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#160

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#160 of 844 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-43% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-43% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-43% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-43% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

0% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+185% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-24% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-43% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Steatoda triangulosa

Very Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common2 obs.

Ulmus pumila

Manchurian Elm

Common2 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Impatiens parviflora

Small yellow balsam

Common2 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Common1 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Rare1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Rare1 obs.

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