Isanti County

Ecosystem Overview

The Isanti County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Isanti 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 Baxter Lake, Isanti County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Isanti County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Baxter Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus islandicus

Island Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Suillus americanus

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Dichanthelium scribnerianum

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Isanti County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cambridge

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Isanti

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% 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 Isanti County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Isanti County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cambridge

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Isanti

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Baxter Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron vernix

poison sumac

Common2 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus islandicus

Island Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Suillus americanus

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Dichanthelium scribnerianum

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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