Shakopee

Ecosystem Overview

The Shakopee ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 44 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, Shakopee 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.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common8 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common7 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common7 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Cuscuta pentagona

Fiveangled dodder

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Coptotriche citrinipennella

Occasional2 obs.

Lepus townsendii

White-tailed Jackrabbit

Rare1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

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.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common14 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common10 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common8 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common7 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Very Common7 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common6 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common5 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common4 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Cuscuta pentagona

Fiveangled dodder

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Coptotriche citrinipennella

Occasional2 obs.

Lepus townsendii

White-tailed Jackrabbit

Rare1 obs.

Pyganodon grandis

Giant Floater Mussel

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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