PROTECTING WISCONSIN'S BIODIVERSITY

 
 
 
   
 
Scientific Name Common Name Global Rank State Rank Federal Status WI Status Animal Group

Winged Mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa)

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Photo by Lisie Kitchel

 

Counties with Mapped NHI Occurrences

Winged Mapleleaf (Quadrula fragosa), listed as State and Federally Endangered, is found in large and medium-sized rivers in the Mississippi River drainage, in areas with mixed gravel and sand in riffles or fast-flowing water. It is very rare wherever it is found. The known host fishes are blue and channel catfish.

 
 
 

Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) are associated with habitats (or natural communities) and places on the landscape. Understanding relationships among SGCN, natural communities and ecological landscapes help us make decisions about issues affecting SGCN and their habitat and how to respond. Download the Wildlife Action Plan association score spreadsheet to explore rare species, natural communities and ecological landscape associations

Conservation actions respond to issues or threats, which adversely affect species of greatest conservation need (SGCN) or their habitats. Besides actions such as restoring wetlands or planting resilient tree species in northern communities, research, surveys and monitoring are also among conservation actions described in the Wisconsin Wildlife Action Plan because lack of information can threaten our ability to successfully preserve and care for natural resources.