Minnehaha County

Ecosystem Overview

The Minnehaha County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 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. Compared to nearby Garretson, Minnehaha County hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Minnehaha County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Garretson

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Very Common11 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common6 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common6 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common6 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional5 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Tradescantia bracteata

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare4 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Minnehaha County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Garretson

Importance: 0.37

13 species

+669% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+400% vs. current

Covell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Minnehaha County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Minnehaha County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Garretson

Importance: 0.37

13 species

+669% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+400% vs. current

Covell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Garretson

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Very Common11 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Ictidomys tridecemlineatus

Spermophile rayé

Very Common11 obs.

Lampsilis cardium

plain pocketbook

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common9 obs.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Common6 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common6 obs.

Amorpha canescens

Leadplant Amorpha

Common6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common6 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Common6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias verticillata

Whorled Milkweed

Occasional5 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional5 obs.

Tradescantia bracteata

Occasional4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare4 obs.

Caenurgina erechtea

Forage Looper Moth

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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