Big Eau Pleine Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Eau Pleine Reservoir ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Marathon County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wausau nearby has 61% more documented species, Big Eau Pleine Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Marathon County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Wausau

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Marathon County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wausau

Importance: 0.46

18 species

-61% vs. current

Marathon County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

Schofield

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Rothschild

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+600% vs. current

Hatley

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+133% vs. current

Lake Wausau

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+600% 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

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Marathon County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wausau

Importance: 0.46

18 species

-61% vs. current

Marathon County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-93% vs. current

Schofield

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Rothschild

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+600% vs. current

Hatley

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+133% vs. current

Lake Wausau

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+600% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Wausau

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common1 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

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