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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Motherwort

Buckthorn

Northern Leopard Frog
Dogbane
Mexican-Hat
Monarch

Grape Leaf-Miner Moth

Purple Dalea

Tall Vervain

Blackroot

Oxeye

Bobber

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Greek Milkweed

Kansas Snakeroot

Tall Gayfeather

Wild Tea
Eastern Cottontail
Asian Lady Beetle

Silver-Leaved Psorala
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Minnesota
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 Polk County County.
The Polk County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Climax, Polk County hosts 7800% more species diversity. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 100 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.