Itasca County

Ecosystem Overview

The Itasca County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Itasca 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 Grand Rapids, Itasca County hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Itasca 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Rapids

+270% 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 Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera hirsuta

hairy honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Rare2 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Rare2 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.43

27 species

+270% vs. current

Wabana Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Little Turtle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kremer Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rush Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Larson Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Itasca County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Itasca County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.43

27 species

+270% vs. current

Wabana Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Little Turtle Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Trout Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kremer Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rush Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Larson Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Rapids

+270% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Dirca palustris

wicopy

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera hirsuta

hairy honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Rare2 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Rare2 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Rare2 obs.

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