Fillmore County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fillmore County ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Fillmore County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Preston, Fillmore County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Fillmore County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Preston

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden redhorse

Very Common6 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Very Common2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Short-Headed Mullet

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Chaoborus punctipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Toxonevra superba

Rare1 obs.

Tipula borealis

Rare1 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1320%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fillmore County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Rushford

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2267% vs. current

Lanesboro

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+914% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1675% 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 Fillmore County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1320%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fillmore County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Rushford

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2267% vs. current

Lanesboro

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+914% vs. current

Spring Valley

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+1675% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Preston

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Moxostoma erythrurum

Golden redhorse

Very Common6 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Hypentelium nigricans

Northern hog sucker

Very Common2 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Very Common2 obs.

Asterocampa celtis

Hackberry Emperor

Common2 obs.

Corylus americana

American Hazelnut

Common2 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Moxostoma macrolepidotum

Short-Headed Mullet

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Occasional1 obs.

Chaoborus punctipennis

Occasional1 obs.

Toxonevra superba

Rare1 obs.

Tipula borealis

Rare1 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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