Thief River Falls
Ecosystem Overview
The Thief River Falls ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in pennington county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pennington County nearby has 64% more documented species, Thief River Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 pennington 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 31 total documented species.
Chenopodium album
lambs quarters
Neoconocephalus ensiger
Swordbearer
Araneus gemmoides
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Ceratomia amyntor
Otiorhynchus ovatus
Strawberry root weevil
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Camnula pellucida
Clear-Winged Locust
Amphipyra pyramidoides
Copper Underwing
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Salticus scenicus
Zebra Jumper
Noturus flavus
Stonecat
Moxostoma macrolepidotum
Short-Headed Mullet
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Ambloplites rupestris
Goggle Eye
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Erysimum cheiranthoides
treacle mustard
Berteroa incana
hoary alison
Tripleurospermum inodorum
Scentless Mayweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Thief River Fallswithin Pennington County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.