Lake City

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake City ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in Marshall County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Marshall County nearby has 92% more documented species, Lake City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 56 Marshall County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 56 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.6 obs.

Calidris bairdii

Baird'S Sandpiper

Very Common0.2 obs.

Anas acuta

Pintail

Very Common0.17 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.16 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-92% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Clear Lake / Mdéza

Importance: 0.50

10 species

-40% vs. current

Roy Lake State Park West Unit

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+50% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+200% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+500% vs. current

Munson Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-92% vs. current

Munson Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-92% 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 Marshall County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumblebee

Very Common0.6 obs.

Calidris bairdii

Baird'S Sandpiper

Very Common0.2 obs.

Anas acuta

Pintail

Very Common0.17 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common0.16 obs.

Bombus vagans

Half-Black Bumblebee

Very Common0.11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common0.05 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marshall County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Marshall County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-92% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+500% vs. current

Clear Lake / Mdéza

Importance: 0.50

10 species

-40% vs. current

Roy Lake State Park West Unit

Importance: 0.50

4 species

+50% vs. current

Lake City

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+200% vs. current

Eden

Importance: 0.50

1 species

+500% vs. current

Munson Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-92% vs. current

Munson Creek

Importance: 0.40

80 species

-92% 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

#39

Regional Rank

Out of 56 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#39 of 56 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Marshall County

-92% species diversity