Clearwater County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clearwater County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Clearwater 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 Falk Lake, Clearwater County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Clearwater County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Falk Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Very Common7 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common7 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Zizania palustris

Northern Wildrice

Common4 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common3 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional3 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clearwater County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Sugar Bush Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Itasca

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Schoolcraft Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 Clearwater County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Clearwater County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Sugar Bush Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Lake Itasca

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Schoolcraft Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Falk Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cypripedium reginae

Queen Lady'S-Slipper

Very Common7 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common7 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Zizania palustris

Northern Wildrice

Common4 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Common3 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional3 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare2 obs.

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