Ashby

Ecosystem Overview

The Ashby ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grant County nearby has 92% more documented species, Ashby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.84 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.92 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.06 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

North Ottawa Impoundment Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-71% vs. current

Hoffman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Barrett

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Herman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Wendell

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Norcross

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-92% vs. current

North Ottawa Impoundment Area

Importance: 0.70

21 species

-71% vs. current

Hoffman

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+50% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Barrett

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+200% vs. current

Herman

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Wendell

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Norcross

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1.84 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

Boxelder

Very Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch Clover

Very Common1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Very Common0.92 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Common0.06 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 100 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-92% species diversity