Kerkhoven

Ecosystem Overview

The Kerkhoven ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Swift 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 Swift County nearby has 77% more documented species, Kerkhoven 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

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Swift County

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common0.27 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common0.14 obs.

Rhopalomyia gemmaria

Very Common0.14 obs.

Diplolepis ignota

Very Common0.14 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Very Common0.13 obs.

Nabalus racemosus

Glaucous White Lettuce

Common0.13 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Highbelia

Common0.12 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Common0.12 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Common0.12 obs.

Entomophaga grylli

Common0.12 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Linear-Leaf Loosestrife

Common0.12 obs.

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Occasional0.1 obs.

Typha angustifolia

Cattail

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Occasional0.06 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional0.06 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

Elm Cockscomb Aphid

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Occasional0.06 obs.

Prociphilus fraxinifolii

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swift County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Danvers Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Murdock

Importance: 0.70

62 species

-71% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-62% vs. current

De Graff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

0% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

Clontarf

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

Danvers

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% 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 Swift County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Neolasioptera helianthi

Very Common0.27 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Orb Weavers

Very Common0.14 obs.

Rhopalomyia gemmaria

Very Common0.14 obs.

Diplolepis ignota

Very Common0.14 obs.

Diplolepis fusiformans

Very Common0.13 obs.

Nabalus racemosus

Glaucous White Lettuce

Common0.13 obs.

Lobelia spicata

Highbelia

Common0.12 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Common0.12 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Common0.12 obs.

Entomophaga grylli

Common0.12 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Linear-Leaf Loosestrife

Common0.12 obs.

Olpodiplosis helianthi

Occasional0.1 obs.

Typha angustifolia

Cattail

Occasional0.08 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Occasional0.06 obs.

Glycyrrhiza lepidota

American Licorice

Occasional0.06 obs.

Colopha ulmicola

Elm Cockscomb Aphid

Occasional0.06 obs.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Occasional0.06 obs.

Prociphilus fraxinifolii

Rare0.04 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Swift County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swift County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-77% vs. current

Danvers Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-77% vs. current

Murdock

Importance: 0.70

62 species

-71% vs. current

Appleton

Importance: 0.70

48 species

-62% vs. current

De Graff

Importance: 0.70

18 species

0% vs. current

Benson

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

Clontarf

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

Danvers

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1700% 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

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

vs. Swift County

-77% species diversity