Mankato

Ecosystem Overview

The Mankato ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 45% more documented species, Mankato offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #135 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#135

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#135 of 804 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia tumifica

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Rare1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-45% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-45% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-45% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-45% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-45% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+323% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Bemidji

Importance: 0.47

22 species

+150% 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

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-45% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-45% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-45% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-45% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-45% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+323% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-45% vs. current

Bemidji

Importance: 0.47

22 species

+150% 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

#135

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#135 of 804 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Smilax tamnoides

bristly greenbrier

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Asteromyia tumifica

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum semicinctum

Band-Winged Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Steatoda triangulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Euthochtha galeator

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Rare1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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