Lakeville
Ecosystem Overview
The Lakeville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in dakota county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 dakota county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Peniophora rufa
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Irpex lacteus
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Viola canadensis
Canada violet
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Nepeta cataria
Catnip
Toxicodendron rydbergii
Western Poison Ivy
Butorides virescens
green heron
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Prenolepis imparis
Small Honey Ant
Microrhopala vittata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dakota County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lakeville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lakevillewithin Dakota County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.