Prospect Park - East River Road

Ecosystem Overview

The Prospect Park - East River Road ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Minnesota, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Minnesota nearby has 37% more documented species, Prospect Park - East River Road offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #127 for species diversity among 804 Minnesota natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#127

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#127 of 804 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Common2 obs.

Truncilla truncata

deertoe

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena asteris

Aster Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Macrostemum zebratum

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena nubecula

Cloudy-Winged Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-37% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-37% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-37% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+15% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+385% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% 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

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Minnesota

Nearby Natural Areas

Minnesota

Importance: 0.75

100 species

-37% vs. current

Minneapolis

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-37% vs. current

Duluth

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-37% vs. current

St. Paul

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-37% vs. current

Mankato

Importance: 0.48

55 species

+15% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-37% vs. current

Hibbing

Importance: 0.47

13 species

+385% vs. current

Edina

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-37% 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

#127

Regional Rank

Out of 804 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#127 of 804 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Minnesota

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Quadrula quadrula

mapleleaf mussel

Very Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Very Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Common2 obs.

Truncilla truncata

deertoe

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena asteris

Aster Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Macrostemum zebratum

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena nubecula

Cloudy-Winged Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela formosa

Big Sand Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela scutellaris

Rare1 obs.

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