Big Stone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Stone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Big Stone County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Walter Lake, Big Stone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Big Stone County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Walter Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common6 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Very Common5 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Allium stellatum

prairie onion

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Big Stone County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swenson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Big Stone County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Big Stone County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Swenson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Walter Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Very Common6 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common6 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Very Common5 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis radix

Plains Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Allium stellatum

prairie onion

Occasional2 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional2 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Rare2 obs.

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