Thief Lake Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Thief Lake Wma ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marshall County nearby has 87% more documented species, Thief Lake Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 100 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple Finch

Very Common0.96 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

Ribbon Grass

Very Common0.96 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Very Common0.96 obs.

Larix laricina

Larch

Very Common0.94 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common0.94 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Common0.91 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.86 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.78 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.77 obs.

Ursus americanus

Baribal

Common0.67 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

East Park Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Thief Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-86% vs. current

Elm Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-85% vs. current

Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

62 species

-84% vs. current

Huntly Wma

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-82% vs. current

Agassiz Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-69% vs. current

Eckvoll Wma

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% 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 Marshall County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple Finch

Very Common0.96 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

Ribbon Grass

Very Common0.96 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-Capped Chickadee

Very Common0.96 obs.

Larix laricina

Larch

Very Common0.94 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Asian Lady Beetle

Very Common0.94 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Quiver-Leaf

Common0.91 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common0.86 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Common0.78 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common0.77 obs.

Ursus americanus

Baribal

Common0.67 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-87% vs. current

East Park Wma

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-87% vs. current

Thief Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-86% vs. current

Elm Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

68 species

-85% vs. current

Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

62 species

-84% vs. current

Huntly Wma

Importance: 0.70

56 species

-82% vs. current

Agassiz Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

32 species

-69% vs. current

Eckvoll Wma

Importance: 0.70

18 species

-44% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 100 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-87% species diversity