Ramsey

Ecosystem Overview

The Ramsey ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 46 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, Ramsey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #132 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#132

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#132 of 804 locations

84th 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.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common2 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Common2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus cornutus

Horned Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Andrena wilkella

Wilke'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Crambus laqueatellus

Occasional1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Rare1 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

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

#132

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#132 of 804 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Alypia octomaculata

Eightspotted Forester

Common2 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Common2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus cornutus

Horned Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Andrena wilkella

Wilke'S Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Chlosyne nycteis

Silvery Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Crambus laqueatellus

Occasional1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Rare1 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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