Farm Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Farm Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 Lake County nearby has 89% more documented species, Farm Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 75 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 75 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Zizania palustris

Northern Wildrice

Very Common1 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Common1 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Common1 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria cuneata

Wapatum Arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-50% vs. current

Sun Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Section Eight Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Disappointment Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Goldeneye Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Lake One

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Hudson Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-50% vs. current

Sun Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Section Eight Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+22% vs. current

Disappointment Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Goldeneye Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Lake One

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Hudson Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 75 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Zizania palustris

Northern Wildrice

Very Common1 obs.

Calla palustris

bog arum

Common1 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Common1 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Sagittaria cuneata

Wapatum Arrowhead

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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