Grand Marais

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Marais ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #46 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 804 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common11 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common8 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common7 obs.

Primula mistassinica

Mistassini Primrose

Common6 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common6 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common6 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common5 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common5 obs.

Ribes glandulosum

Fetid Currant

Occasional5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Solidago ptarmicoides

Upland White Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Nabalus albus

Lion'S Foot

Occasional4 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Occasional4 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Rare4 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Rare4 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

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

#46

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#46 of 804 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Very Common11 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common11 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common10 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common8 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common7 obs.

Primula mistassinica

Mistassini Primrose

Common6 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common6 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Common6 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common5 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common5 obs.

Ribes glandulosum

Fetid Currant

Occasional5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Solidago ptarmicoides

Upland White Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Nabalus albus

Lion'S Foot

Occasional4 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Occasional4 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Rare4 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Rare4 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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