Spicer

Ecosystem Overview

The Spicer ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kandiyohi County nearby has 74% more documented species, Spicer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Kandiyohi County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.93 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Very Common0.28 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.24 obs.

Lathyrus tuberosus

Fyfield Pea

Very Common0.08 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Very Common0.08 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.07 obs.

Viburnum lentago

Black Haw

Common0.06 obs.

Cornus racemosa

Gray Dogwood

Common0.06 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common0.05 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.05 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' Rose

Common0.04 obs.

Lathyrus venosus

Veiny Pea

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Occasional0.04 obs.

Celastrus scandens

Waxwork

Occasional0.04 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional0.04 obs.

Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Occasional0.04 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tickclover

Rare0.04 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kandiyohi County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kandiyohi County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-74% vs. current

Sibley State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Willmar

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-75% vs. current

Regal

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-37% vs. current

Willmar

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-32% vs. current

Raymond

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+111% vs. current

Blomkest

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+111% 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 Kandiyohi County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kandiyohi County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kandiyohi County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-74% vs. current

Sibley State Park

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Harrison Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-76% vs. current

Willmar

Importance: 0.70

77 species

-75% vs. current

Regal

Importance: 0.70

30 species

-37% vs. current

Willmar

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-32% vs. current

Raymond

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+111% vs. current

Blomkest

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+111% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common1.93 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Very Common0.28 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.24 obs.

Lathyrus tuberosus

Fyfield Pea

Very Common0.08 obs.

Tradescantia ohiensis

Bluejacket

Very Common0.08 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.07 obs.

Viburnum lentago

Black Haw

Common0.06 obs.

Cornus racemosa

Gray Dogwood

Common0.06 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

Pilotweed

Common0.05 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-Hat

Common0.05 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' Rose

Common0.04 obs.

Lathyrus venosus

Veiny Pea

Occasional0.04 obs.

Sonchus arvensis

Sowthistle

Occasional0.04 obs.

Celastrus scandens

Waxwork

Occasional0.04 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional0.04 obs.

Prunus americana

Wild Plum

Occasional0.04 obs.

Vicia americana

American Vetch

Occasional0.04 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tickclover

Rare0.04 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Dogberry

Rare0.02 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Kandiyohi County

-74% species diversity