Fish Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Fish Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Anoka County, Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anoka County nearby has 90% more documented species, Fish Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 19 Anoka County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 19 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

-62% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-90% vs. current

Andover

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+233% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-62% vs. current

Bunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-62% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-33% 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 Anoka County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anoka County County, Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Anoka County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-90% vs. current

Anoka

Importance: 0.41

26 species

-62% vs. current

Coon Rapids

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-90% vs. current

Andover

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Ham Lake

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+233% vs. current

Cenaiko Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-62% vs. current

Bunker Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-62% vs. current

Golden Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-33% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 19 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Anoka County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Setophaga magnolia

Magnolia Warbler

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

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