Okemos

Ecosystem Overview

The Okemos ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Ingham 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 #3 for species diversity among 10 Ingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Ingham County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common15 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common11 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common10 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common6 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common6 obs.

Erasmoneura vulnerata

The wounded leafhopper

Common6 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare4 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare4 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ingham County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ingham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing Charter Township

Importance: 0.35

63 species

+59% vs. current

Red Cedar River

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Grand River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Haslett

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Stockbridge

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+1329% 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 Ingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ingham County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ingham County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing Charter Township

Importance: 0.35

63 species

+59% vs. current

Red Cedar River

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Grand River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Holt

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mason

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Haslett

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Stockbridge

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+1329% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Ingham County

0% species diversity

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Rare4 obs.

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