Hunters Paradise Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Hunters Paradise Wma ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Traverse 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 Traverse County nearby has 75% more documented species, Hunters Paradise Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Traverse County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Traverse County

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Trichocorixa borealis

Very Common1 obs.

Gyrinus maculiventris

Very Common1 obs.

Sigara decoratella

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.27 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.15 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Common0.09 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Common0.09 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Common0.09 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common0.09 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common0.07 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lathyrus palustris

Wild Pea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Occasional0.03 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Occasional0.03 obs.

Amorpha nana

Dwarf Indigo

Occasional0.03 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Rare0.03 obs.

Geum triflorum

Lionsbeard

Rare0.03 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Traverse County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Traverse County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-75% vs. current

Tintah

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+90% vs. current

Browns Valley

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+217% vs. current

Dumont

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

Wheaton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

Robin Hood Wpa

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Lawrence Wpa

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Paul Wpa

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% 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 Traverse County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Traverse County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Traverse County

Importance: 0.80

76 species

-75% vs. current

Tintah

Importance: 0.70

10 species

+90% vs. current

Browns Valley

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+217% vs. current

Dumont

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

Wheaton

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+850% vs. current

Robin Hood Wpa

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Lawrence Wpa

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

Paul Wpa

Importance: 0.60

1 species

+1800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Trichocorixa borealis

Very Common1 obs.

Gyrinus maculiventris

Very Common1 obs.

Sigara decoratella

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.27 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common0.2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common0.15 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Common0.09 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Common0.09 obs.

Viburnum opulus

Viburnum

Common0.09 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common0.09 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

Orb Weavers

Common0.07 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Occasional0.07 obs.

Liatris pycnostachya

Button Snakeroot

Occasional0.06 obs.

Lathyrus palustris

Wild Pea

Occasional0.03 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

Common Goldstar

Occasional0.03 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Occasional0.03 obs.

Amorpha nana

Dwarf Indigo

Occasional0.03 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Wild Strawberry

Rare0.03 obs.

Geum triflorum

Lionsbeard

Rare0.03 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Traverse County

-75% species diversity