East Grand Rapids

Ecosystem Overview

The East Grand Rapids ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Grand Rapids nearby has 61% more documented species, East Grand Rapids offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Rapids

-61% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-61% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Kentwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+875% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Versluis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Reeds Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+179% 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 Kent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-61% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Kentwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+875% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Versluis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Reeds Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+179% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand Rapids

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Graphocephala coccinea

Candy-Striped Leafhopper

Occasional2 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

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