Grand Rapids

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Rapids ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Michigan, 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 8 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common6 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common6 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common5 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common5 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common5 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional4 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Rare4 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Kentwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Versluis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.32

39 species

+156% vs. current

Reeds Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+614% 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

100

Species Count

+335%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kent County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kent County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Kentwood

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Versluis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Rockford

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.32

39 species

+156% vs. current

Reeds Lake

Importance: 0.20

14 species

+614% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Kent County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common7 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common6 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common6 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common5 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Common5 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common5 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common5 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional4 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional4 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Rare4 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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