Owatonna
Ecosystem Overview
The Owatonna ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in steele county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Steele County nearby has 40% more documented species, Owatonna offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 steele 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 29 total documented species.
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Rudbeckia laciniata
Cutleaf coneflower
Phallus ravenelii
Ravenel'S Stinkhorn
Acalymma vittatum
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Polystepha globosa
Trachelipus rathkii
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Galium triflorum
Sweet Bedstraw
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Lithospermum latifolium
American gromwell
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Ductifera pululahuana
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Steele County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Owatonnawithin Steele County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.