Crow Wing County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crow Wing County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Crow Wing 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 Brainerd, Crow Wing County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 Crow Wing County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Brainerd

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common5 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Very Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common4 obs.

Parapoynx badiusalis

Common4 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Common4 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common4 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common4 obs.

Sicya macularia

Common4 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common4 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Occasional3 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Rare3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crow Wing County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brainerd

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Sunfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Velvet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pig Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crosby

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% vs. current

Nisswa

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Deerwood

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 Crow Wing County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crow Wing County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brainerd

Importance: 0.45

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bay Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Sunfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Velvet Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pig Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Crosby

Importance: 0.31

19 species

+426% vs. current

Nisswa

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Deerwood

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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Brainerd

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common5 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Very Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common4 obs.

Parapoynx badiusalis

Common4 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Common4 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common4 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common4 obs.

Sicya macularia

Common4 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common4 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Occasional3 obs.

Ostrya virginiana

Leverwood

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Rare3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

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