Medina

Ecosystem Overview

The Medina ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Edina nearby has 42% more documented species, Medina offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 85 Hennepin County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 85 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Edina

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zig-zag Goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala cara

Darling Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hennepin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-42% vs. current

Hennepin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

St. Louis Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Brooklyn Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Maple Grove

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Robbinsdale

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+625% 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 Hennepin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hennepin County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-42% vs. current

Hennepin County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

St. Louis Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Brooklyn Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Richfield

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Maple Grove

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-42% vs. current

Robbinsdale

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+625% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 85 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 85 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Edina

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zig-zag Goldenrod

Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Common2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Catocala cara

Darling Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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