Northfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Northfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 804 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common15 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Very Common12 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common12 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common12 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common11 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common10 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common10 obs.

Deidamia inscriptum

Lettered Sphinx

Common9 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common8 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Common8 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional8 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional8 obs.

Paleacrita vernata

Occasional7 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional7 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Occasional7 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare6 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 804 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common15 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Very Common12 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common12 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common12 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common11 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common11 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common10 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common10 obs.

Deidamia inscriptum

Lettered Sphinx

Common9 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common8 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Common8 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional8 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Occasional8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional8 obs.

Paleacrita vernata

Occasional7 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional7 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Occasional7 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare6 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare6 obs.

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