Wambach Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Wambach Wma ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mahnomen County nearby has 52% more documented species, Wambach Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 100 Mahnomen County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 100 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Mahnomen County

-52% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Very Common3.07 obs.

Astragalus neglectus

Cooper'S Milk-Vetch

Very Common1.95 obs.

Erigeron glabellus

Smooth Fleabane

Very Common1.9 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Fen Grass Of Parnassus

Very Common1.74 obs.

Anticlea elegans

White Camas

Very Common1.69 obs.

Urophora cardui

Fruit Fly

Common1 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Common1 obs.

Oecanthus forbesi

Forbes’S Tree Cricket

Common1 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Common1 obs.

Phytomyza ziziae

Common1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common0.96 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.96 obs.

Saucrobotys futilalis

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth

Occasional0.95 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional0.94 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common Silverweed

Occasional0.93 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Occasional0.92 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Occasional0.91 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Rare0.91 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Rare0.9 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Rare0.9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahnomen County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Mahnomen County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-52% vs. current

Vanose Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-52% vs. current

Bejou

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+58% vs. current

Waubun

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+850% vs. current

Waubun Wma

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+850% vs. current

Bejou Wma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Nelson Prairie Wpa

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Santee Prairie Sna

Importance: 0.60

38 species

0% 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 Mahnomen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mahnomen County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Mahnomen County

Importance: 0.80

79 species

-52% vs. current

Vanose Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-52% vs. current

Bejou

Importance: 0.70

24 species

+58% vs. current

Waubun

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+850% vs. current

Waubun Wma

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+850% vs. current

Bejou Wma

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Nelson Prairie Wpa

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Santee Prairie Sna

Importance: 0.60

38 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 100 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Mahnomen County

-52% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Phlox pilosa

Downy Phlox

Very Common3.07 obs.

Astragalus neglectus

Cooper'S Milk-Vetch

Very Common1.95 obs.

Erigeron glabellus

Smooth Fleabane

Very Common1.9 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Fen Grass Of Parnassus

Very Common1.74 obs.

Anticlea elegans

White Camas

Very Common1.69 obs.

Urophora cardui

Fruit Fly

Common1 obs.

Lactuca pulchella

Common1 obs.

Oecanthus forbesi

Forbes’S Tree Cricket

Common1 obs.

Solidago rigida

Rigid Goldenrod

Common1 obs.

Phytomyza ziziae

Common1 obs.

Polites themistocles

Tawny-Edged Skipper

Common0.96 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional0.96 obs.

Saucrobotys futilalis

Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth

Occasional0.95 obs.

Asphondylia helianthiglobulus

Occasional0.94 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common Silverweed

Occasional0.93 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

Seven-Spot Ladybird

Occasional0.92 obs.

Shepherdia argentea

Silverberry

Occasional0.91 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Rare0.91 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Rare0.9 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Rare0.9 obs.

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