Hutchinson

Ecosystem Overview

The Hutchinson ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in McLeod County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While McLeod County nearby has 88% more documented species, Hutchinson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 McLeod County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. McLeod County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common1 obs.

Chaiturus marrubiastrum

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes americanum

American black currant

Very Common1 obs.

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Green Tansymustard

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Androsace occidentalis

western pygmyflower

Common1 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Common1 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in McLeod County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

McLeod County

Importance: 0.41

95 species

-88% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+57% vs. current

Winsted

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+450% vs. current

Lester Prairie

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+83% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+450% 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 McLeod County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in McLeod County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

McLeod County

Importance: 0.41

95 species

-88% vs. current

Glencoe

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+57% vs. current

Winsted

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+450% vs. current

Lester Prairie

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+83% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+450% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. McLeod County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common1 obs.

Chaiturus marrubiastrum

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes americanum

American black currant

Very Common1 obs.

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Descurainia pinnata

Green Tansymustard

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Androsace occidentalis

western pygmyflower

Common1 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Common1 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Common1 obs.

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