Cloquet

Ecosystem Overview

The Cloquet ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #47 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 804 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common23 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common12 obs.

Cladara limitaria

Mottled Gray Carpet Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common11 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Very Common11 obs.

Falcaria bilineata

Common10 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common9 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Common8 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common8 obs.

Metanema determinata

Common8 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common8 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Occasional8 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional8 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional7 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional7 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Rare7 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare7 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 804 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common23 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common12 obs.

Cladara limitaria

Mottled Gray Carpet Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common11 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Very Common11 obs.

Falcaria bilineata

Common10 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Common9 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Common8 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common8 obs.

Metanema determinata

Common8 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common8 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Occasional8 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional8 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Occasional7 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional7 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Rare7 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare7 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Rare6 obs.

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