Anoka County

Ecosystem Overview

The Anoka County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Anoka 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 Anoka, Anoka County hosts 285% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Anoka County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka

+285% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common248 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common114 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common93 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common78 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Very Common65 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common45 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common36 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common35 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common34 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common32 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common32 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional28 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional24 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional24 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional23 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare22 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare22 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

+285% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Andover

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Bunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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 Anoka County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

+285% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Andover

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Bunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

+285% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka

+285% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common248 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common114 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-black bumble bee

Very Common93 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common78 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Very Common65 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common45 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common36 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Common35 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common34 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common32 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common32 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional29 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional28 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional24 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Occasional24 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional23 obs.

Pseudacris maculata

Boreal Chorus Frog

Occasional23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare22 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare22 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare21 obs.

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