New Ulm

Ecosystem Overview

The New Ulm ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Brown County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #2 for species diversity among 9 Brown County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Brown County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional3 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Linden Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Hanska

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sleepy Eye Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sleepy Eye

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hanska

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% 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 Brown County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Brown County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brown County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Linden Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Hanska

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Oxbow

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sleepy Eye Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sleepy Eye

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hanska

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Brown County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common5 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common3 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional3 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Occasional2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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