Crosby

Ecosystem Overview

The Crosby ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Brainerd, Crosby hosts 1800% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 16 Crow Wing County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Brainerd

+1800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Caragana arborescens

Siberian Pea-Shrub

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Very Common1 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum rafinesqueanum

Downy Arrowwood

Occasional1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.

Lathyrus ochroleucus

Cream Vetchling

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Rare1 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crow Wing County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brainerd

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Crow Wing County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+27% vs. current

Sunfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% vs. current

Velvet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Pig Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Nisswa

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+73% vs. current

Deerwood

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1800% 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 Crow Wing County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crow Wing County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brainerd

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Crow Wing County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-81% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+27% vs. current

Sunfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% vs. current

Velvet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Pig Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Nisswa

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+73% vs. current

Deerwood

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+1800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 16 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Brainerd

+1800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Caragana arborescens

Siberian Pea-Shrub

Very Common2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common2 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Thorybes pylades

Northern Cloudywing

Very Common1 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum rafinesqueanum

Downy Arrowwood

Occasional1 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Occasional1 obs.

Lathyrus ochroleucus

Cream Vetchling

Occasional1 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Rare1 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Rare1 obs.

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