Watertown

Ecosystem Overview

The Watertown ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Carver County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carver County nearby has 89% more documented species, Watertown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Carver County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Carver County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Thladiantha dubia

Manchu tubergourd

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Carver County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Carver County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Lake Grace

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

McKnight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.29

69 species

-84% vs. current

Cologne

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+450% vs. current

Mayer

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+83% 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 Carver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Carver County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Carver County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Lake Grace

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

McKnight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.29

69 species

-84% vs. current

Cologne

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+450% vs. current

Mayer

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+83% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Carver County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Thladiantha dubia

Manchu tubergourd

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common1 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common1 obs.

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