Lake Okauchee
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Okauchee ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in waukesha county, wisconsin, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 33 waukesha county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Enallagma geminatum
Skimming Bluet
Potamogeton crispus
curled pondweed
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Ambloplites rupestris
Goggle Eye
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Potamogeton amplifolius
Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Enallagma signatum
Orange Bluet
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Potamogeton illinoensis
Illinois pondweed
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Ischnura verticalis
Eastern Forktail
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Dreissena polymorpha
zebra mussel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Waukesha County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Okauchee. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Okaucheewithin Waukesha County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.