Andover

Ecosystem Overview

The Andover ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Anoka 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 19 Anoka County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common46 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common46 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Common9 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common8 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common8 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional7 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional7 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Occasional7 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional6 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional5 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare5 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare5 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

+285% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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 Anoka County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

+285% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 19 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common46 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common46 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common23 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common12 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Common9 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common8 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common8 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Occasional7 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional7 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Occasional7 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional6 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Occasional5 obs.

Setophaga palmarum

Palm Warbler

Occasional5 obs.

Melospiza georgiana

Swamp Sparrow

Rare5 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Rare5 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare5 obs.

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