Carver County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carver County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Carver 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 Waconia, Carver County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Carver County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Waconia

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Halerpestes cymbalaria

Shore Buttercup

Common7 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common6 obs.

Cameraria macrocarpella

Common6 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional6 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Occasional6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional5 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare5 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Carver County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Grace

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McKnight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.29

69 species

+45% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% vs. current

Cologne

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mayer

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% 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 Carver County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Carver County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Grace

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

McKnight Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Victoria

Importance: 0.29

69 species

+45% vs. current

Watertown

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+809% vs. current

Cologne

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mayer

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Waconia

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Halerpestes cymbalaria

Shore Buttercup

Common7 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common6 obs.

Cameraria macrocarpella

Common6 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional6 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Occasional6 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional6 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional5 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare5 obs.

Bombus auricomus

Black and Gold Bumble bee

Rare5 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare5 obs.

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