Prior Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Prior Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in scott county, minnesota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scott County nearby has 76% more documented species, Prior Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 scott county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Cranberry
Dasineura tumidosae
Leucorrhinia intacta
Dot-tailed Whiteface
Neolasioptera convolvuli
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Comarum palustre
Marsh Five-Fingers
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Utricularia macrorhiza
Acer rubrum
Maple
Drosera rotundifolia
round-leaved sundew
Viburnum rafinesqueanum
Downy Arrowwood
Contarinia negundinis
Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine
Sagittaria latifolia
Broadleaf arrowhead
Betula nigra
River Birch
Betula pumila
American Dwarf Birch
Betula papyrifera
White Birch
Aronia melanocarpa
Black Chokeberry
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Scott County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Prior Lakewithin Scott County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.