Lakeville

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakeville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Dakota 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Dakota County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Eagan

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Peniophora rufa

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dakota County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagan

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Burnsville

Importance: 0.43

95 species

+5% vs. current

Dakota County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.42

24 species

+317% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McDonough Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Rebecca

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Jensen Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Dakota County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dakota County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Eagan

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Burnsville

Importance: 0.43

95 species

+5% vs. current

Dakota County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.42

24 species

+317% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.41

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McDonough Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Rebecca

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Jensen Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Eagan

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common4 obs.

Peniophora rufa

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron rydbergii

Western Poison Ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare2 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare1 obs.

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