Detroit Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Detroit Lakes ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Becker 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 Becker County nearby has 77% more documented species, Detroit Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Becker County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Becker County

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Lepisma saccharinum

Silverfish

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus confusus

Southern Bronze Furrow Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Becker County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Becker County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

Two Inlets Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+156% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% vs. current

Lake Sallie

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Blackbird Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Muskrat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Detroit Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Carman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% 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 Becker County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Becker County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Becker County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

Two Inlets Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+156% vs. current

Tamarack Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% vs. current

Lake Sallie

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Blackbird Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+667% vs. current

Muskrat Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Detroit Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Carman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Becker County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Lepisma saccharinum

Silverfish

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus confusus

Southern Bronze Furrow Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Rare1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Rare1 obs.

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