Pope County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pope County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Pope 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 Kittleson Lake, Pope County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Pope County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittleson Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common9 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Very Common9 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

hairy false goldenaster

Very Common5 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Common5 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common4 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Common4 obs.

Liatris ligulistylis

meadow blazing-star

Common4 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional4 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Occasional4 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Serrate-Leaved Evening-Primrose

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Pontia occidentalis

Western White

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

ground-plum milk-vetch

Rare4 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Rare4 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Pope County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Scandinavian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Minnewaska

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+488% vs. current

Starbuck

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+733% vs. current

Cyrus

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 Pope County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Pope County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Scandinavian Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Minnewaska

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Glenwood

Importance: 0.30

17 species

+488% vs. current

Starbuck

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+733% vs. current

Cyrus

Importance: 0.26

3 species

+3233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittleson Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Very Common9 obs.

Liatris punctata

dotted blazing-star

Very Common9 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common6 obs.

Heterotheca villosa

hairy false goldenaster

Very Common5 obs.

Dalea purpurea

purple prairie-clover

Common5 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

green-flowered milkweed

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Common4 obs.

Echinacea angustifolia

black-samson echinacea

Common4 obs.

Liatris ligulistylis

meadow blazing-star

Common4 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Occasional4 obs.

Liatris aspera

rough gayfeather

Occasional4 obs.

Oenothera serrulata

Serrate-Leaved Evening-Primrose

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus laxmannii

Laxmann's milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional4 obs.

Pontia occidentalis

Western White

Occasional4 obs.

Astragalus crassicarpus

ground-plum milk-vetch

Rare4 obs.

Lygodesmia juncea

common skeletonweed

Rare4 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

wolfberry

Rare4 obs.

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