East Gull Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The East Gull Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cass County nearby has 88% more documented species, East Gull Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Cass County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cass County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cass County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Howard Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-52% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Cass Lake

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cass County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Cass County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

Howard Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-52% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Cass Lake

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Cass County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common1 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common1 obs.

Sebacina schweinitzii

Occasional1 obs.

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