Morris

Ecosystem Overview

The Morris ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Stevens 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 #1 for species diversity among 2 Stevens County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Stevens County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common39 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Very Common33 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Very Common32 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common6 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common6 obs.

Porcellio spinicornis

Isopod

Common6 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Common5 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Common5 obs.

Trochosa terricola

Common5 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional4 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Occasional4 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Castianeira descripta

Redspotted Antmimic

Occasional4 obs.

Araneus gemmoides

Occasional3 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Rare3 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Rare3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stevens County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stevens County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

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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 Stevens County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Stevens County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Stevens County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Stevens County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common39 obs.

Attulus fasciger

Very Common33 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Very Common32 obs.

Pholcus phalangioides

Longbodied cellar spider

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common6 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Common6 obs.

Porcellio spinicornis

Isopod

Common6 obs.

Diabrotica barberi

Common5 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Common5 obs.

Trochosa terricola

Common5 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Occasional4 obs.

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Occasional4 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional4 obs.

Castianeira descripta

Redspotted Antmimic

Occasional4 obs.

Araneus gemmoides

Occasional3 obs.

Neoscona arabesca

orb weavers

Rare3 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Rare3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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