La Crosse
Ecosystem Overview
The La Crosse ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in la crosse county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While La Crosse County nearby has 36% more documented species, La Crosse offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 la crosse county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Glycyrrhiza lepidota
licorice
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Urtica dioica
European Nettle
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Ctenucha virginica
Virginia Ctenucha Moth
Aedes vexans
Megacyllene robiniae
Locust Borer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in La Crosse County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near La Crosse. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement La Crossewithin La Crosse County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.