Diamond Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Diamond Lake ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 22% more documented species, Diamond Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #108 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 804 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-22% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia rudbeckiaeconspicua

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-22% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-22% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-22% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-22% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+42% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-22% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+500% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-22% 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 Minnesota.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-22% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-22% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-22% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-22% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+42% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-22% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+500% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-22% 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 804 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common2 obs.

Asphondylia rudbeckiaeconspicua

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare2 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Rare2 obs.

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