Carp Swamp Wma, Main Unit

Ecosystem Overview

The Carp Swamp Wma, Main Unit ecosystem supports 45 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake of the Woods County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake of the Woods County nearby has 44% more documented species, Carp Swamp Wma, Main Unit offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 100 Lake of the Woods 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 Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake of the Woods County

-44% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Very Common1.23 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.67 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common Silverweed

Very Common0.63 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common0.62 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Very Common0.62 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common0.61 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Common0.61 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common0.61 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-Tailed Whiteface

Common0.6 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Common0.35 obs.

Luzula acuminata

Hairy Woodrush

Common0.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.25 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional0.23 obs.

Lithophane bethunei

Bethune'S Pinion Moth

Occasional0.18 obs.

Agonopterix walsinghamella

Walsingham'S Agonopterix Moth

Occasional0.18 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional0.17 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional0.16 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Rare0.14 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Dewberry

Rare0.13 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Rare0.12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake of the Woods County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Of The Woods County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-44% vs. current

Lake Of The Woods State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-44% vs. current

Graceton Wma

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+18% vs. current

Baudette

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+50% vs. current

Graceton Wma

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+55% vs. current

Zippel Bay State Park

in Williams

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+61% vs. current

Prosper Wma

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+246% vs. current

Northwest Angle State Forest

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+650% 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 Lake of the Woods County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake of the Woods County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Of The Woods County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-44% vs. current

Lake Of The Woods State Forest

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-44% vs. current

Graceton Wma

Importance: 0.70

38 species

+18% vs. current

Baudette

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+50% vs. current

Graceton Wma

Importance: 0.70

29 species

+55% vs. current

Zippel Bay State Park

in Williams

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+61% vs. current

Prosper Wma

Importance: 0.70

13 species

+246% vs. current

Northwest Angle State Forest

Importance: 0.70

6 species

+650% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 45 total documented species.

Bucephala clangula

Goldeneye

Very Common1.23 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common0.67 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common Silverweed

Very Common0.63 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common0.62 obs.

Acer saccharinum

Soft Maple

Very Common0.62 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Common0.61 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Common0.61 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Common0.61 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-Tailed Whiteface

Common0.6 obs.

Hepatica americana

American Hepatica

Common0.35 obs.

Luzula acuminata

Hairy Woodrush

Common0.34 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Occasional0.25 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Occasional0.23 obs.

Lithophane bethunei

Bethune'S Pinion Moth

Occasional0.18 obs.

Agonopterix walsinghamella

Walsingham'S Agonopterix Moth

Occasional0.18 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional0.17 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional0.16 obs.

Viola pubescens

Yellow Violet

Rare0.14 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Dewberry

Rare0.13 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Boar Thistle

Rare0.12 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 Common10 species

Common13 species

Occasional14 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 100 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake of the Woods County

-44% species diversity