Menomonee River Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Menomonee River Hills ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wisconsin nearby has 40% more documented species, Menomonee River Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #153 for species diversity among 844 Wisconsin natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 844 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-40% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common2 obs.

Iris virginica

Southern Blue Flag

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Common2 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis butleri

Butler's Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Rare1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-40% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-40% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-40% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+5% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+200% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-20% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% 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 Wisconsin.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Wisconsin

Importance: 0.74

100 species

-40% vs. current

Milwaukee

Importance: 0.62

100 species

-40% vs. current

Green Bay

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-40% vs. current

Kenosha

Importance: 0.51

57 species

+5% vs. current

Sheboygan

Importance: 0.47

20 species

+200% vs. current

Waukesha

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% vs. current

Oshkosh

Importance: 0.47

75 species

-20% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-40% 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 844 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 844 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Wisconsin

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Very Common2 obs.

Iris virginica

Southern Blue Flag

Very Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Common2 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Occasional1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis butleri

Butler's Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Rare1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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