Carlton County
Ecosystem Overview
The Carlton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in carlton county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tamarack Lake, Carlton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 carlton county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Epigaea repens
Ground Laurel
Hepatica americana
Round-Leaved Liverleaf
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Prunus virginiana
Common Chokecherry
Eutrapela clemataria
Curved-Toothed Geometer
Cladara limitaria
Mottled Gray Carpet Moth
Falcaria bilineata
Erethizon dorsatus
Porcupine
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Labrador-Tea
Gaultheria hispidula
Creeping Snowberry
Polygaloides paucifolia
fringed polygala
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Dwarf Cassandra
Acer rubrum
Maple
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Larix laricina
Tamarack
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Gluphisia septentrionis
Common Gluphisia
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carlton County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Carlton Countywithin Carlton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.