Yellow Medicine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Yellow Medicine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Yellow Medicine 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 Miedd Lake, Yellow Medicine County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Yellow Medicine 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. Miedd Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus dawsoni

Dawson's Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera perfoliata

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Yellow Medicine County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Canby

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+733% 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 Yellow Medicine County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Yellow Medicine County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Canby

Importance: 0.28

12 species

+733% 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. Miedd Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common2 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus dawsoni

Dawson's Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Neolasioptera perfoliata

Occasional1 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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