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Cudahy

Ecosystem Overview

The Cudahy ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 56% more documented species, Cudahy offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

44
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
43
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
23
Common Species
Frequently observed species
21
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species
Common14 species
Occasional13 species
Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 24 locations
83th percentile for diversity
vs. Milwaukee County
-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Piranga bidentata

Piranga bidentata

Flame-colored Tanager

Very Common3 obs.
Leccinum insigne

Leccinum insigne

Very Common2 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common2 obs.
Pedicularis canadensis

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common2 obs.
Zelus luridus

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common2 obs.
Laccaria laccata

Laccaria laccata

Deceiver

Common1 obs.
Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Rhamphomyia longicauda

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Common1 obs.
Enoplognatha ovata

Enoplognatha ovata

Common1 obs.
Sambucus racemosa

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.
Leucauge venusta

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common1 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.
Maianthemum racemosum

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.
Ischnoderma resinosum

Ischnoderma resinosum

Occasional1 obs.
Juniperus communis

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional1 obs.
Thuja occidentalis

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional1 obs.
Rainieria antennaepes

Rainieria antennaepes

Occasional1 obs.
Viburnum opulus

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Rare1 obs.
Toxonevra superba

Toxonevra superba

Rare1 obs.
Cycloneda munda

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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