Rocky Bluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Rocky Bluff ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Dane County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dane County nearby has 4% more documented species, Rocky Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 115 Dane County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 115 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common3 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Very Common3 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-4% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

+37% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+433% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+433% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+638% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-4% 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

+48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-4% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

+37% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+433% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+433% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+638% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-4% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 115 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common3 obs.

Condylostylus patibulatus

Very Common3 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Very Common3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Phryma leptostachya

lopseed

Common3 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common2 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcoscypha occidentalis

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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