Town Of Merton

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Merton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Merton, Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grass Lake, Town Of Merton hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Merton County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grass Lake

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common146 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common119 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common95 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common87 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common79 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common57 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common44 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

spike

Common42 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common34 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common32 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common29 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Occasional25 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional24 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional23 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional22 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional22 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional21 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare20 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare19 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Merton County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Town of Merton County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Merton County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Grass Lake

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common146 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common119 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common95 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common87 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common79 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common57 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common44 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

spike

Common42 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common34 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common32 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common29 obs.

Fusconaia flava

Wabash pigtoe

Occasional25 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional24 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Occasional23 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional22 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional22 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional21 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare20 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare19 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare19 obs.

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