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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Aythya collaris
Ring-necked Duck
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Ladona julia
Chalk-fronted Corporal
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Fulica americana
American Coot
Leucorrhinia intacta
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Libellula quadrimaculata
four spotted chaser
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Burnett County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Phantom Lakewithin Burnett County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.