Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 Round Island Lake, Lake County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 75 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 75 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Round Island Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Very Common73 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common54 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common53 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Very Common52 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common49 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common47 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Common43 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Common43 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common41 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common41 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common40 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Occasional40 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional38 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional38 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional36 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional35 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional34 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Rare34 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare34 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Rare34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Farm Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Sun Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Section Eight Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Disappointment Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Goldeneye Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake One

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hudson Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Farm Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Sun Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Section Eight Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Disappointment Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Goldeneye Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake One

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hudson Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 75 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Round Island Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bonasa umbellus

Ruffed grouse

Very Common73 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common54 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common53 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Very Common52 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common49 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common47 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Common43 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Common43 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common41 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common41 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common40 obs.

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Occasional40 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional38 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Occasional38 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional36 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional35 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional34 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Rare34 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare34 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Rare34 obs.

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