Chaska

Ecosystem Overview

The Chaska ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 49% more documented species, Chaska offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #141 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 804 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Carex sprengelii

Sprengel's sedge

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Rhyssomatus lineaticollis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-49% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-49% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-49% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-49% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

-7% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+292% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-49% 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

-39%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-49% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-49% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-49% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-49% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

-7% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+292% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-49% 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 804 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common3 obs.

Chauliognathus pensylvanicus

Soldier Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Very Common3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common1 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Equisetum hyemale

rough horsetail

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Carex sprengelii

Sprengel's sedge

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Rhyssomatus lineaticollis

Rare1 obs.

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