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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota
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 Itasca County County.
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Buckthorn

Tricolored Bumble Bee
Tansy

Treacle Mustard
Heal-All

Redroot

Yellow Violet

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Bitterroot

Ironwort

Shotbush

Downy Cherry

Soft Maple

Sneezeweed

Spignet

Cosmos
Blueeyed Grass
Ragweed

Disc Mayweed
Quiver-Leaf
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The Taconite ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Itasca County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Itasca County, Taconite hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Itasca County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.