Crosby Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Crosby Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ramsey County nearby has 95% more documented species, Crosby Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 20 Ramsey County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 20 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-95% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-95% vs. current

Shoreview

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-95% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

-29% vs. current

Vadnais Heights

Importance: 0.40

52 species

-90% vs. current

Sucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-58% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

-50% 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 Ramsey County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-95% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-95% vs. current

Shoreview

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-95% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

-29% vs. current

Vadnais Heights

Importance: 0.40

52 species

-90% vs. current

Sucker Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-58% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-55% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

-50% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 20 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Very Common1 obs.

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