Rock County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rock County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Rock 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. Compared to nearby "The Lake", Rock County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Rock County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. "The Lake"

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Opuntia macrorhiza

western prickly-pear

Very Common11 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common9 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Very Common7 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common7 obs.

Phemeranthus parviflorus

sunbright

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

shalebarren aster

Common4 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Common4 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common4 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Common4 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Common4 obs.

Eriochloa villosa

Hairy cupgrass

Common3 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Allium stellatum

prairie onion

Occasional3 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Occasional3 obs.

Nabalus asper

Rough rattlesnakeroot

Occasional3 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa arkansana

Wild Prairie Rose

Rare3 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Rare3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rock County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Luverne

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Beaver Creek

Importance: 0.25

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 Rock County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rock County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Luverne

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Beaver Creek

Importance: 0.25

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. "The Lake"

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Opuntia macrorhiza

western prickly-pear

Very Common11 obs.

Spiza americana

Dickcissel

Very Common9 obs.

Dolichonyx oryzivorus

bobolink

Very Common7 obs.

Sturnella neglecta

Western Meadowlark

Very Common7 obs.

Phemeranthus parviflorus

sunbright

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum oblongifolium

shalebarren aster

Common4 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Common4 obs.

Bouteloua gracilis

graceful grama grass

Common4 obs.

Helianthus maximiliani

Maximilian's Sunflower

Common4 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Common4 obs.

Eriochloa villosa

Hairy cupgrass

Common3 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Allium stellatum

prairie onion

Occasional3 obs.

Silphium laciniatum

pilot weed

Occasional3 obs.

Nabalus asper

Rough rattlesnakeroot

Occasional3 obs.

Heuchera richardsonii

Richardson's alumroot

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa arkansana

Wild Prairie Rose

Rare3 obs.

Lespedeza capitata

Round-Head Lespedeza

Rare3 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare3 obs.

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