Ruff-nik Wma, South Unit

Ecosystem Overview

The Ruff-nik Wma, South Unit ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Todd 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 Todd County nearby has 48% more documented species, Ruff-nik Wma, South Unit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 100 Todd County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Todd County

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Phryma leptostachya

Lopseed

Very Common1.17 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.84 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Very Common0.76 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Very Common0.74 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common0.65 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.56 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Common0.55 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.42 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.42 obs.

Esox lucius

Jack

Common0.34 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.31 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Occasional0.25 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.22 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.21 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Occasional0.21 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.21 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional0.21 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare0.21 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Nymph

Rare0.21 obs.

Enallagma vesperum

Vesper Bluet

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+179%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Todd County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Todd County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-48% vs. current

Burtrum

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+457% vs. current

Grey Eagle Wma

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+550% vs. current

Hewitt

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+680% vs. current

Browerville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+680% vs. current

Staples Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+680% vs. current

Grey Eagle

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+875% vs. current

Long Prairie

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% 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 Todd County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Phryma leptostachya

Lopseed

Very Common1.17 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.84 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Very Common0.76 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Very Common0.74 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common0.65 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Common0.56 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Locust

Common0.55 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common0.42 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common0.42 obs.

Esox lucius

Jack

Common0.34 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Common0.31 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Occasional0.25 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Occasional0.22 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional0.21 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Occasional0.21 obs.

Hirundo rustica

Swallow

Occasional0.21 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Occasional0.21 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Rare0.21 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

Water Nymph

Rare0.21 obs.

Enallagma vesperum

Vesper Bluet

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+179%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Todd County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Todd County

Importance: 0.80

75 species

-48% vs. current

Burtrum

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+457% vs. current

Grey Eagle Wma

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+550% vs. current

Hewitt

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+680% vs. current

Browerville

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+680% vs. current

Staples Wma

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+680% vs. current

Grey Eagle

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+875% vs. current

Long Prairie

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+1200% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 100 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Todd County

-48% species diversity