Clay County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay 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 Moorhead, Clay County hosts 27% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Clay County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Moorhead

+27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common53 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Very Common15 obs.

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Very Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common10 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common10 obs.

Vallonia costata

Ribbed Grass Snail

Common10 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Common8 obs.

Orchesella cincta

Common7 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common7 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common7 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional7 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional6 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

silver-leaved Indian breadroot

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Occasional6 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Rare6 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Rare6 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Moorhead

Importance: 0.44

79 species

+27% 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 Clay County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Clay County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Moorhead

Importance: 0.44

79 species

+27% 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. Moorhead

+27% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common53 obs.

Sminthurinus elegans

Very Common15 obs.

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Very Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common10 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common10 obs.

Vallonia costata

Ribbed Grass Snail

Common10 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Coloured Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus hemiophrys

Canadian Toad

Common8 obs.

Orchesella cincta

Common7 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common7 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common7 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional7 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional6 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

silver-leaved Indian breadroot

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Geum triflorum

Purple Avens

Occasional6 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Rare6 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Rare6 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Rare6 obs.

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