Prairie Smoke Dunes Sna

Ecosystem Overview

The Prairie Smoke Dunes Sna ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Norman County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norman County nearby has 95% more documented species, Prairie Smoke Dunes Sna offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 100 Norman County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Norman County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Eris militaris

Bronze Jumper

Very Common0.98 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Very Common0.94 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Very Common0.91 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tickclover

Very Common0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norman County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Norman County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-95% vs. current

Hendrum

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-71% vs. current

Neal Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Agassiz-olson Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Cupido Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Twin Valley Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Shelly

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Ada

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% 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 Norman County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Eris militaris

Bronze Jumper

Very Common0.98 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-Billed Magpie

Very Common0.94 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Very Common0.91 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tickclover

Very Common0.3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norman County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Norman County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

-95% vs. current

Hendrum

Importance: 0.70

14 species

-71% vs. current

Neal Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Agassiz-olson Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Cupido Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Twin Valley Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

-20% vs. current

Shelly

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+100% vs. current

Ada

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+300% 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 100 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Norman County

-95% species diversity