Shoreview

Ecosystem Overview

The Shoreview ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Ramsey 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 #3 for species diversity among 20 Ramsey County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common3 obs.

Aedes japonicus

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common2 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Vadnais Heights

Importance: 0.40

52 species

+92% vs. current

Sucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Crosby 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 Ramsey County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Vadnais Heights

Importance: 0.40

52 species

+92% vs. current

Sucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Crosby 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common5 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common3 obs.

Aedes japonicus

Very Common3 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Bouteloua curtipendula

tall grama

Common3 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common3 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common2 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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