Pennington County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pennington County ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Pennington County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Goose Lake, Pennington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pennington County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Goose Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Very Common3 obs.

Ceratomia amyntor

Very Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Araneus gemmoides

Very Common2 obs.

Neoconocephalus ensiger

Swordbearer

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum danae

Black Darter

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus cornutus

Horned Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Common1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Stethophyma gracile

Northern Sedge Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum internum

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta fabricii

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+181%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pennington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Thief River Falls

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+181% 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 Pennington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+181%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pennington County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Thief River Falls

Importance: 0.35

31 species

+181% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Goose Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Very Common3 obs.

Ceratomia amyntor

Very Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common2 obs.

Araneus gemmoides

Very Common2 obs.

Neoconocephalus ensiger

Swordbearer

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum danae

Black Darter

Common1 obs.

Arigomphus cornutus

Horned Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Otiorhynchus ovatus

Strawberry root weevil

Common1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Common1 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Stethophyma gracile

Northern Sedge Locust

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum internum

Cherry-faced Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Camnula pellucida

Clear-Winged Locust

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Epicauta fabricii

Rare1 obs.

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