Garretson

Ecosystem Overview

The Garretson ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, 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 Minnehaha County nearby has 87% more documented species, Garretson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Minnehaha County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnehaha County

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Very Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

plumeless thistle

Common1 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Prairie Fleabane

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Tatarian honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Silene stellata

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Minnehaha County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnehaha County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.37

20 species

-35% vs. current

Covell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% 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 Minnehaha County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Minnehaha County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnehaha County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-87% vs. current

Brandon

Importance: 0.37

20 species

-35% vs. current

Covell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnehaha County

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Very Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Very Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Carduus acanthoides

plumeless thistle

Common1 obs.

Erigeron strigosus

Prairie Fleabane

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common1 obs.

Lonicera tatarica

Tatarian honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Silene stellata

Occasional1 obs.

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