Tenney Park Lagoon

Ecosystem Overview

The Tenney Park Lagoon ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Dane County, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dane County nearby has 55% more documented species, Tenney Park Lagoon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 115 Dane County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 115 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-55% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common6 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Very Common4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Rhytisma acerinum

European tar spot

Very Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-55% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-55% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-55% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

-36% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+150% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+150% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+246% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-55% 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

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dane County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Dane County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-55% vs. current

City Of Middleton

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-55% vs. current

Fitchburg

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-55% vs. current

Stoughton

Importance: 0.37

70 species

-36% vs. current

Oregon

Importance: 0.36

18 species

+150% vs. current

City Of Verona

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+150% vs. current

Deforest

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+246% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-55% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 115 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 115 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Dane County

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common6 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Very Common4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common3 obs.

Rhytisma acerinum

European tar spot

Very Common3 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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