Phantom Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Phantom Lake ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Burnett 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 Burnett County nearby has 55% more documented species, Phantom Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 Burnett County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Burnett County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common14 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common10 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common8 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burnett County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Burnett County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-55% vs. current

Memory Lake 152

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+650% vs. current

Daniels Flowage

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+650% vs. current

Reed Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Wood Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Kreiner Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Conners Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4400% 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 Burnett County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Burnett County County, Wisconsin

Nearby Natural Areas

Burnett County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-55% vs. current

Memory Lake 152

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+650% vs. current

Daniels Flowage

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+650% vs. current

Reed Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1400% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Wood Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Kreiner Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2150% vs. current

Conners Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4400% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Burnett County

-55% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common14 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common10 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common8 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare2 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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