Le Sueur County

Ecosystem Overview

The Le Sueur County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Le Sueur 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 Middle Jefferson, Le Sueur County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Le Sueur 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. Middle Jefferson

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Le Sueur County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Waterville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Le Center

Importance: 0.27

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 Le Sueur County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Le Sueur County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Fish Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Waterville

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Le Center

Importance: 0.27

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. Middle Jefferson

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common3 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Common3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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