Aitkin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Aitkin County ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Aitkin County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Big Sandy Lake, Aitkin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Aitkin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Sandy Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Mesothea incertata

Very Common1 obs.

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Rusty Snaketail

Common1 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Common1 obs.

Tipula longiventris

Common1 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Common1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Campeloma decisum

Pointed Campeloma

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Aitkin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Aitkin

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+2900% vs. current

McGregor

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1400% 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 Aitkin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Aitkin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Aitkin

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+2900% vs. current

McGregor

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1400% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Sandy Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus borealis

Northern amber bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Mesothea incertata

Very Common1 obs.

Ophiogomphus rupinsulensis

Rusty Snaketail

Common1 obs.

Macrodiplosis majalis

Common1 obs.

Tipula longiventris

Common1 obs.

Tympanuchus phasianellus

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Common1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Campeloma decisum

Pointed Campeloma

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Rare1 obs.

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