Inver Grove Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Inver Grove Heights ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 28% more documented species, Inver Grove Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #115 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#115

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#115 of 804 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-28% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-28% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-28% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+31% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-28% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+454% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-28% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-28% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-28% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-28% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-28% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+31% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-28% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+454% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-28% 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

#115

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#115 of 804 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common2 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Entylia carinata

Keeled Treehopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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