Duluth

Ecosystem Overview

The Duluth ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #11 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 804 locations

99th 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.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common22 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common19 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common16 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common15 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common15 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common14 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common14 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common13 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common13 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common13 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common12 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional12 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional12 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional11 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional11 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Occasional11 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Rare10 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare10 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+35%

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

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

Bemidji

Importance: 0.47

22 species

+355% 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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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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 804 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+35%

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

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

Bemidji

Importance: 0.47

22 species

+355% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

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

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common22 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common19 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common16 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common15 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common15 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common14 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common14 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common13 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common13 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common13 obs.

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Common12 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional12 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional12 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional11 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional11 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Occasional11 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Rare10 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare10 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Rare10 obs.

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