Otter Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Otter Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Cook County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cook County nearby has 89% more documented species, Otter Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 39 Cook County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 39 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Acleris celiana

Very Common1 obs.

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Lacanobia atlantica

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta grisea

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta impleta

Powdered Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Bellura vulnifica

Very Common1 obs.

Habrosyne scripta

Lettered Habrosyne Moth

Common1 obs.

Nemoria mimosaria

White-fringed Emerald

Common1 obs.

Raphia frater

Yellowmarked Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Common1 obs.

Baileya doubledayi

Common1 obs.

Sphinx poecila

Northern Apple Sphinx

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cook County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

East Bearskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

50 species

-78% vs. current

Devil Track Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-56% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-15% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+10% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% 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 Cook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cook County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cook County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

East Bearskin Lake

Importance: 0.35

50 species

-78% vs. current

Devil Track Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-56% vs. current

Crocodile Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-15% vs. current

Northern Light Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+10% vs. current

Elbow Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Brule Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% vs. current

Rudy Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% 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 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 39 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Cook County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Acleris celiana

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Lacanobia atlantica

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta grisea

Very Common1 obs.

Acronicta impleta

Powdered Dagger

Very Common1 obs.

Bellura vulnifica

Very Common1 obs.

Habrosyne scripta

Lettered Habrosyne Moth

Common1 obs.

Nemoria mimosaria

White-fringed Emerald

Common1 obs.

Raphia frater

Yellowmarked Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Zale lunata

Lunate Zale Moth

Common1 obs.

Baileya doubledayi

Common1 obs.

Sphinx poecila

Northern Apple Sphinx

Common1 obs.

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