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Menomonee River Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Menomonee River Valley ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in milwaukee county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Milwaukee County nearby has 87% more documented species, Menomonee River Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 24 milwaukee county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

13
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
13
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#9
Regional Rank
Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#9 of 24 locations
63th percentile for diversity
vs. Milwaukee County
-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common3 obs.
Populus deltoides

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Very Common2 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.
Mordwilkoja vagabunda

Mordwilkoja vagabunda

poplar vagabond aphid

Very Common1 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common1 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.
Cirsium vulgare

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.
Nymphalis antiopa

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Common1 obs.
Potentilla recta

Potentilla recta

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Common1 obs.
Plantago lanceolata

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common1 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common1 obs.
Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Bicyrtes quadrifasciatus

Four-Banded Stink Bug Hunter Wasp

Occasional1 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Menomonee River Valleywithin Milwaukee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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