Koochiching County

Ecosystem Overview

The Koochiching County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Koochiching 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 International Falls, Koochiching County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Koochiching 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. International Falls

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Liparis loeselii

fen orchid

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Very Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common3 obs.

Scheuchzeria palustris

rannoch-rush

Common3 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Common3 obs.

Carex pauciflora

Star Sedge

Common3 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common3 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common3 obs.

Carex tenuiflora

Sparseflower Sedge

Common3 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Occasional3 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional3 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Occasional3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare2 obs.

Catocala relicta

White Underwing

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Koochiching County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

International Falls

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bartlett Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Northome

Importance: 0.27

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 Koochiching County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Koochiching County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

International Falls

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bartlett Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Northome

Importance: 0.27

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. International Falls

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Platanthera psycodes

Small Butterfly Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Liparis loeselii

fen orchid

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Very Common3 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common3 obs.

Scheuchzeria palustris

rannoch-rush

Common3 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Common3 obs.

Carex pauciflora

Star Sedge

Common3 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common3 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common3 obs.

Carex tenuiflora

Sparseflower Sedge

Common3 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Occasional3 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional3 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional3 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Occasional3 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare2 obs.

Catocala relicta

White Underwing

Rare2 obs.

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