St. Cloud

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Cloud ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #58 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 804 locations

93th 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.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Very Common2 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common2 obs.

Ulmus rubra

Gray Elm

Occasional2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Rare1 obs.

Polydrusus impressifrons

Rare1 obs.

Lilioceris lilii

Lily Leaf Beetle

Rare1 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

#58

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#58 of 804 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common2 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Very Common2 obs.

Juglans cinerea

butternut

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common2 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common2 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common2 obs.

Ulmus rubra

Gray Elm

Occasional2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Rare1 obs.

Polydrusus impressifrons

Rare1 obs.

Lilioceris lilii

Lily Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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