Moorhead
Ecosystem Overview
The Moorhead ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 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. While Clay County nearby has 21% more documented species, Moorhead offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 clay county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Trachelipus rathkii
Sminthurinus elegans
Vallonia costata
Ribbed Grass Snail
Anaxyrus hemiophrys
Canadian Toad
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Maianthemum stellatum
Starry False Lily Of The Valley
Orchesella cincta
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Willowsia buski
Lepidocyrtus paradoxus
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Setophaga ruticilla
American Redstart
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Entomobrya nivalis
Porcellio scaber
Common Rough Woodlouse
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Willowsia nigromaculata
Bourletiella hortensis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clay County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Moorheadwithin Clay County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.