Savage

Ecosystem Overview

The Savage ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 44% more documented species, Savage offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #133 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#133

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#133 of 804 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Gentianopsis virgata

small fringed-gentian

Very Common4 obs.

Liatris ligulistylis

meadow blazing-star

Very Common3 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago riddellii

Riddell's goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Long-Fruit Anemone

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Muhlenbergia richardsonis

mat muhly

Occasional1 obs.

Eriochloa villosa

Hairy cupgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus gracilis

Graceful Narrow-winged Locust

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-44% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-44% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-44% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-44% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+2% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+331% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-44% 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

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-44% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-44% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-44% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-44% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+2% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+331% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-44% 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

#133

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#133 of 804 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Gentianopsis virgata

small fringed-gentian

Very Common4 obs.

Liatris ligulistylis

meadow blazing-star

Very Common3 obs.

Galearis spectabilis

showy orchis

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago riddellii

Riddell's goldenrod

Very Common3 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common2 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Common1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Common1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Common1 obs.

Anemone cylindrica

Long-Fruit Anemone

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Muhlenbergia richardsonis

mat muhly

Occasional1 obs.

Eriochloa villosa

Hairy cupgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus gracilis

Graceful Narrow-winged Locust

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

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