Hendrum

Ecosystem Overview

The Hendrum ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Norman County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norman County nearby has 81% more documented species, Hendrum offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Norman County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Norman County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common0.52 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.35 obs.

Triticum aestivum

Wheat

Very Common0.34 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.33 obs.

Potamilus alatus

Pink Heelsplitter

Common0.32 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common0.26 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Common0.25 obs.

Scoliopteryx libatrix

Herald

Common0.25 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.25 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Occasional0.24 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norman County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Norman County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-81% vs. current

Agassiz-olson Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Twin Valley Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Cupido Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Neal Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Prairie Smoke Dunes Sna

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Shelly

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Ada

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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 Norman County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common0.52 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common0.43 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Very Common0.35 obs.

Triticum aestivum

Wheat

Very Common0.34 obs.

Trifolium pratense

Red Clover

Common0.33 obs.

Potamilus alatus

Pink Heelsplitter

Common0.32 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common0.26 obs.

Amblema plicata

Threeridge

Common0.25 obs.

Scoliopteryx libatrix

Herald

Common0.25 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.25 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

Zebra Mussel

Occasional0.24 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

Fanweed

Occasional0.23 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Kildeer

Occasional0.22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norman County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Norman County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-81% vs. current

Agassiz-olson Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Twin Valley Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Cupido Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Neal Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+180% vs. current

Prairie Smoke Dunes Sna

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+250% vs. current

Shelly

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+600% vs. current

Ada

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1300% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Norman County

-81% species diversity