Lac Qui Parle County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lac Qui Parle County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Lac qui Parle 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 Pegg Lake, Lac Qui Parle County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lac qui Parle County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pegg Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common8 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common7 obs.

Liatris ligulistylis

meadow blazing-star

Very Common5 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Very Common4 obs.

Longleaf Summer Bluet

Rare3 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lac qui Parle County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellingham

Importance: 0.25

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 Lac qui Parle County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lac qui Parle County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Bellingham

Importance: 0.25

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Pegg Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Very Common8 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common7 obs.

Liatris ligulistylis

meadow blazing-star

Very Common5 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Thick-Spike Gayfeather

Very Common4 obs.

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