Faribault
Ecosystem Overview
The Faribault ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in rice county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rice County nearby has 64% more documented species, Faribault offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 rice county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Eryngium yuccifolium
Rattlesnake-Master
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Melanoplus differentialis
Differential Grasshopper
Pachypsylla celtidisvesicula
Ameiurus melas
black bullhead
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Oswego Bass
Aplodinotus grunniens
freshwater drum
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Sorghastrum nutans
Yellow Indiangrass
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Erythronium albidum
white trout-lily
Viburnum lentago
nannyberry
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Cornus obliqua
Silky Dogwood
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rice County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Faribault. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Faribaultwithin Rice County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.