Rose Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Rose Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Jefferson County nearby has 90% more documented species, Rose Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common1 obs.

Leptodictyum riparium

Kneiff'S Feather-Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Fort Atkinson

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+25% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.33

10 species

0% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.32

66 species

-85% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.32

24 species

-58% vs. current

Johnson Creek

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+67% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Jefferson County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Fort Atkinson

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Rock Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+25% vs. current

Jefferson

Importance: 0.33

10 species

0% vs. current

Lake Mills

Importance: 0.32

66 species

-85% vs. current

Waterloo

Importance: 0.32

24 species

-58% vs. current

Johnson Creek

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+67% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 8 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Jefferson County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common1 obs.

Leptodictyum riparium

Kneiff'S Feather-Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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