Pine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Pine 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 Pokegama Lake, Pine County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Pine County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Pokegama Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common17 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common15 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common9 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Lathyrus ochroleucus

Cream Vetchling

Common4 obs.

Callophrys polios

Hoary Elfin

Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Common4 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common4 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Labidesthes sicculus

Brook silverside

Rare3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare3 obs.

Phyllonorycter quercialbella

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Pine County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Grindstone Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pine City

Importance: 0.34

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hinckley

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sandstone

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+285% vs. current

Askov

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kerrick

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Willow River

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 Pine County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Pine County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Grindstone Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pine City

Importance: 0.34

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hinckley

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sandstone

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+285% vs. current

Askov

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kerrick

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Willow River

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Pokegama Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common17 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common15 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common9 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common4 obs.

Lathyrus ochroleucus

Cream Vetchling

Common4 obs.

Callophrys polios

Hoary Elfin

Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common4 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

hoary gromwell

Common4 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common4 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional4 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Labidesthes sicculus

Brook silverside

Rare3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare3 obs.

Phyllonorycter quercialbella

Rare3 obs.

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