Pipestone County
Ecosystem Overview
The Pipestone County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in pipestone 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 Engbarth Slough, Pipestone County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 pipestone county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Amorpha canescens
Leadplant Amorpha
Okanagana balli
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Mirabilis nyctaginea
Umbrella Wort
Echinacea angustifolia
black-samson echinacea
Liatris aspera
rough gayfeather
Heuchera richardsonii
Richardson's alumroot
Celastrus scandens
staffvine
Asclepias verticillata
Whorled Milkweed
Symphoricarpos occidentalis
wolfberry
Liatris punctata
dotted blazing-star
Ratibida columnifera
Mexican-hat
Verbena stricta
Mullein-Leaved Vervain
Opuntia fragilis
brittle opuntia
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Hypochlora alba
Mugwort Grasshopper
Amblycorypha parvipennis
Diapheromera velii
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Regional Wildlife Network
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