Chanhassen

Ecosystem Overview

The Chanhassen ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #72 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 804 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Cameraria macrocarpella

Very Common6 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Very Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common4 obs.

Cameraria caryaefoliella

Common4 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common4 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common4 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

0% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+82% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+669% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% 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

#72

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#72 of 804 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common6 obs.

Cameraria macrocarpella

Very Common6 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Very Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common4 obs.

Cameraria caryaefoliella

Common4 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common4 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common4 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

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