Pipestone County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pipestone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Pipestone 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 Engbarth Slough, Pipestone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Pipestone County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Engbarth Slough

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common7 obs.

Okanagana balli

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Very Common4 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Very Common4 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Common4 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Common4 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Common3 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Common3 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Hypochlora alba

Mugwort Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Amblycorypha parvipennis

Rare2 obs.

Diapheromera velii

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pipestone County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Hiawatha

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pipestone

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 Pipestone County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Pipestone County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Hiawatha

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pipestone

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Engbarth Slough

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common7 obs.

Okanagana balli

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Very Common4 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Very Common4 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Common4 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Common4 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Common3 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common3 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Common3 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Common3 obs.

Ratibida columnifera

Mexican-hat

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Occasional3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Occasional2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional2 obs.

Hypochlora alba

Mugwort Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Amblycorypha parvipennis

Rare2 obs.

Diapheromera velii

Rare2 obs.

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