Chisago County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chisago County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Chisago 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 North Pool, Chisago County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Chisago County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. North Pool

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common4 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Euchloe olympia

Olympia Marble

Occasional3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional3 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

spike

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus viridipes

Green-Legged Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chisago County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Sunrise River Pool 1

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

South Center Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Linn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

North Center Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chisago Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lindstrom

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

Taylors Falls

Importance: 0.27

99 species

+1% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.27

19 species

+426% 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 Chisago County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chisago County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Sunrise River Pool 1

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

South Center Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Linn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

North Center Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chisago Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lindstrom

Importance: 0.28

13 species

+669% vs. current

Taylors Falls

Importance: 0.27

99 species

+1% vs. current

Stacy

Importance: 0.27

19 species

+426% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. North Pool

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Macromia illinoiensis

Swift River Cruiser

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common4 obs.

Gomphurus fraternus

Midland Clubtail

Common4 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Euchloe olympia

Olympia Marble

Occasional3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional3 obs.

Eurynia dilatata

spike

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus viridipes

Green-Legged Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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