Grand Rapids

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Rapids ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Itasca County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Itasca County nearby has 73% more documented species, Grand Rapids offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Itasca 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Itasca County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum scirpoides

Dwarf Scouring-Rush

Common1 obs.

Luzula acuminata

sharp-pointed woodrush

Common1 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Rare1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Rare1 obs.

Antennaria neglecta

field pussytoes

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Itasca County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Wabana Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+575% vs. current

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Rush Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Little Turtle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Kremer Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Larson Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% 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 Itasca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Itasca County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-73% vs. current

Wabana Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+575% vs. current

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Rush Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Little Turtle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Kremer Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Larson Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Itasca County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Very Common1 obs.

Equisetum scirpoides

Dwarf Scouring-Rush

Common1 obs.

Luzula acuminata

sharp-pointed woodrush

Common1 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Rare1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Rare1 obs.

Antennaria neglecta

field pussytoes

Rare1 obs.

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