Mauston
Ecosystem Overview
The Mauston ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in juneau county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Juneau County nearby has 82% more documented species, Mauston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 juneau county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Mollugo verticillata
Common Carpetweed
Bidens cernua
nodding bur-marigold
Bryum argenteum
Silvergreen Bryum Moss
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Boehmeria cylindrica
False Nettle
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Matricaria discoidea
pineapple weed
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Solanum emulans
eastern black nightshade
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Archilestes grandis
Great Spreadwing
Sagittaria rigida
Canadian Arrowhead
Scutellaria lateriflora
Side-Flowering Skullcap
Cicuta bulbifera
Bulblet-Bearing Water Hemlock
Cicuta maculata
common water-hemlock
Gaillardia pulchella
firewheel
Bidens connata
purple-stemmed beggarticks
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Juneau County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Mauston. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Maustonwithin Juneau County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.