Caribou Wma

Ecosystem Overview

The Caribou Wma ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Kittson County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittson County nearby has 26% more documented species, Caribou Wma offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 100 Kittson County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittson County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common0.33 obs.

Colias interior

Pelidne Sulphur

Very Common0.27 obs.

Amphipoea americana

American Ear Moth

Very Common0.27 obs.

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Boloria selene

Silver Meadow

Very Common0.27 obs.

Sympistis piffardi

Three-Striped Oncocnemis

Very Common0.27 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Common0.27 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Common0.27 obs.

Cabera quadrifasciaria

Common0.27 obs.

Eulithis testata

Chevron

Common0.27 obs.

Lacinipolia meditata

Thinker Moth

Common0.27 obs.

Sthenopis argenteomaculatus

Silver-Spotted Ghost Moth

Common0.27 obs.

Euxoa velleripennis

Fleece-Winged Dart

Occasional0.27 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.27 obs.

Plusia putnami

Lempkes Gold Spot

Occasional0.27 obs.

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Acronicta falcula

Corylus Dagger Moth

Occasional0.27 obs.

Lacinipolia olivacea

Olive Arches Moth

Occasional0.27 obs.

Feltia geniculata

Knee-Joint Dart

Occasional0.27 obs.

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Sphinx luscitiosa

Clemen'S Sphinx

Rare0.27 obs.

Colias philodice

Common Sulphur

Rare0.27 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Rare0.27 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-26% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-20% vs. current

Beaches Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-20% vs. current

Lake Bronson State Park

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-19% vs. current

Skull Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+2% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+5% vs. current

Twin Lakes Wma

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+40% vs. current

Halma Swamp Wma

Importance: 0.70

40 species

+48% 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 Kittson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittson County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittson County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-26% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-20% vs. current

Beaches Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-20% vs. current

Lake Bronson State Park

Importance: 0.70

73 species

-19% vs. current

Skull Lake Wma

Importance: 0.70

58 species

+2% vs. current

Main Unit

Importance: 0.70

56 species

+5% vs. current

Twin Lakes Wma

Importance: 0.70

42 species

+40% vs. current

Halma Swamp Wma

Importance: 0.70

40 species

+48% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Amorpha canescens

Wild Tea

Very Common0.33 obs.

Colias interior

Pelidne Sulphur

Very Common0.27 obs.

Amphipoea americana

American Ear Moth

Very Common0.27 obs.

No image

Boloria selene

Silver Meadow

Very Common0.27 obs.

Sympistis piffardi

Three-Striped Oncocnemis

Very Common0.27 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Common0.27 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulfur

Common0.27 obs.

Cabera quadrifasciaria

Common0.27 obs.

Eulithis testata

Chevron

Common0.27 obs.

Lacinipolia meditata

Thinker Moth

Common0.27 obs.

Sthenopis argenteomaculatus

Silver-Spotted Ghost Moth

Common0.27 obs.

Euxoa velleripennis

Fleece-Winged Dart

Occasional0.27 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Occasional0.27 obs.

Plusia putnami

Lempkes Gold Spot

Occasional0.27 obs.

No image

Acronicta falcula

Corylus Dagger Moth

Occasional0.27 obs.

Lacinipolia olivacea

Olive Arches Moth

Occasional0.27 obs.

Feltia geniculata

Knee-Joint Dart

Occasional0.27 obs.

No image

Sphinx luscitiosa

Clemen'S Sphinx

Rare0.27 obs.

Colias philodice

Common Sulphur

Rare0.27 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Rare0.27 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 Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 100 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittson County

-26% species diversity