Kettle River

Ecosystem Overview

The Kettle River ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Carlton County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carlton County nearby has 76% more documented species, Kettle River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Carlton County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlton County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Very Common2 obs.

Gastrophysa polygoni

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Gomphaeschna furcillata

Harlequin Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Anatis labiculata

Rare1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Carlton County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

School Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Thomson Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Carlton

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+50% vs. current

Wrenshall

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Barnum

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1100% 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 Carlton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Carlton County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlton County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-76% vs. current

School Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Thomson Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Carlton

Importance: 0.30

16 species

+50% vs. current

Wrenshall

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Barnum

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+1100% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlton County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Very Common2 obs.

Gastrophysa polygoni

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Gomphaeschna furcillata

Harlequin Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Common1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium muticum

Swamp Thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional1 obs.

Anatis labiculata

Rare1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Nymphalis antiopa

camberwell beauty

Rare1 obs.

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