Buffalo River State Park Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Buffalo River State Park ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Clay County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Clay County, Buffalo River State Park hosts 7% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Clay County

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common14 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Isopod

Very Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common8 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Very Common8 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Colored Sparrow

Very Common7.08 obs.

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Common7 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Common7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common7 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Common6 obs.

Liatris aspera

Tall Gayfeather

Common6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional6 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Occasional6 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Occasional6 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional5 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Rare5 obs.

Allium stellatum

Glade Onion

Rare5 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+172%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Dilworth

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+8% vs. current

Moorhead

Importance: 0.70

68 species

+16% vs. current

Barnesville Wma

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common14 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Isopod

Very Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian Turnip

Very Common8 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Red-Bell

Very Common8 obs.

Spizella pallida

Clay-Colored Sparrow

Very Common7.08 obs.

Lepidocyrtus paradoxus

Common7 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Common7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Dalea purpurea

Purple Dalea

Common7 obs.

Oenothera suffrutescens

Scarlet Gaura

Common6 obs.

Liatris aspera

Tall Gayfeather

Common6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Occasional6 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Beebalm

Occasional6 obs.

Liatris punctata

Plains Gayfeather

Occasional6 obs.

Pediomelum argophyllum

Silver-Leaved Psorala

Occasional6 obs.

Symphoricarpos occidentalis

Wolfberry

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional5 obs.

Lithospermum canescens

Indian-Paint

Rare5 obs.

Allium stellatum

Glade Onion

Rare5 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

Blue Grama

Rare5 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

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Clay County

+7% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+172%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clay County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Clay County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+7% vs. current

Dilworth

Importance: 0.70

73 species

+8% vs. current

Moorhead

Importance: 0.70

68 species

+16% vs. current

Barnesville Wma

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Sabin

Importance: 0.70

4 species

+1875% vs. current

Barnesville

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Georgetown

Importance: 0.70

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Glyndon

Importance: 0.70

2 species

+3850% 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 Clay County County.