Ely

Ecosystem Overview

The Ely ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #2 for species diversity among 65 Saint Louis County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 65 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Louis County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Very Common7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common6 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common3 obs.

Ribes americanum

American black currant

Common3 obs.

Peniophora rufa

Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Sorex cinereus

Musaraigne Cendrée

Rare2 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Louis County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Louis County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Eveleth

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Virginia

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chisholm

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hermantown

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Tower

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Biwabik

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Floodwood

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% 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 Saint Louis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Louis County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Louis County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Eveleth

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Virginia

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chisholm

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hermantown

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Tower

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Biwabik

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Floodwood

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 65 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 65 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Saint Louis County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Very Common7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common6 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Acanthis flammea

Common Redpoll

Very Common4 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common3 obs.

Ribes americanum

American black currant

Common3 obs.

Peniophora rufa

Common3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Occasional3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Sorex cinereus

Musaraigne Cendrée

Rare2 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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