Vale Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Vale Wma ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Sibley County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sibley County nearby has 75% more documented species, Vale Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 100 Sibley County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Sibley County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.66 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.19 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.17 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common0.16 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.08 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Beeweed

Common0.06 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Helmeted Squash Bug

Common0.04 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Common0.04 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common0.04 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.04 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.04 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional0.03 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Occasional0.03 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.03 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.03 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-Spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional0.03 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional0.02 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sibley County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Sibley County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-75% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-75% vs. current

Gibbon

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+100% vs. current

Green Isle

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Winthrop

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

New Auburn

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Gaylord

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% 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 Sibley County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Laportea canadensis

Wood Nettle

Very Common0.66 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Very Common0.19 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common0.17 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Very Common0.16 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Blackcap

Very Common0.08 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Beeweed

Common0.06 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Helmeted Squash Bug

Common0.04 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Common0.04 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common0.04 obs.

Juglans nigra

Noyer Noir

Common0.04 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Common0.04 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Occasional0.03 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Dreizehnstreifenziesel

Occasional0.03 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.03 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Redcedar

Occasional0.03 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-Spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional0.03 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Coneflower

Occasional0.02 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare0.02 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sibley County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Sibley County

Importance: 0.80

72 species

-75% vs. current

Henderson

Importance: 0.70

71 species

-75% vs. current

Gibbon

Importance: 0.70

9 species

+100% vs. current

Green Isle

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+157% vs. current

Winthrop

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+350% vs. current

New Auburn

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+500% vs. current

Gaylord

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+800% 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

#45

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#45 of 100 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Sibley County

-75% species diversity