Moorhead

Ecosystem Overview

The Moorhead ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clay County nearby has 21% more documented species, Moorhead offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common43 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Very Common15 obs.

Vallonia costata

Ribbed Grass Snail

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Very Common7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common6 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common6 obs.

Orchesella cincta

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Willowsia buski

Common5 obs.

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Common4 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional3 obs.

Entomobrya nivalis

Occasional3 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Occasional3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare3 obs.

Willowsia nigromaculata

Rare3 obs.

Bourletiella hortensis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-21% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-21% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Clay County

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common43 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Very Common15 obs.

Vallonia costata

Ribbed Grass Snail

Very Common8 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Very Common7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common6 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common6 obs.

Orchesella cincta

Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Willowsia buski

Common5 obs.

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Common4 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional3 obs.

Entomobrya nivalis

Occasional3 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Occasional3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare3 obs.

Willowsia nigromaculata

Rare3 obs.

Bourletiella hortensis

Rare2 obs.

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