Sucker Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Sucker Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, 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 Ramsey County nearby has 88% more documented species, Sucker Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 Ramsey County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 20 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

-88% species diversity

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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Shoreview

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+71% vs. current

Vadnais Heights

Importance: 0.40

52 species

-77% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+20% vs. current

Crosby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% 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

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ramsey County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Ramsey County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Roseville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Shoreview

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-88% vs. current

North St. Paul

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+71% vs. current

Vadnais Heights

Importance: 0.40

52 species

-77% vs. current

Como Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

East Vadnais Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+20% vs. current

Crosby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 20 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Ramsey County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Very Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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