Marquette

Ecosystem Overview

The Marquette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #85 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 730 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Liparis loeselii

fen orchid

Very Common7 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common7 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Very Common6 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Very Common6 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common6 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common5 obs.

Spiranthes incurva

sphinx ladies'-tresses

Common5 obs.

Pinguicula vulgaris

Common Butterwort

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common5 obs.

Populus balsamifera

Tacamahaca

Occasional5 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional4 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Occasional4 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Rare4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare4 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

+8% 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 Michigan.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

+8% 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

#85

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#85 of 730 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Liparis loeselii

fen orchid

Very Common7 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common7 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Very Common6 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Very Common6 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Common6 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common5 obs.

Spiranthes incurva

sphinx ladies'-tresses

Common5 obs.

Pinguicula vulgaris

Common Butterwort

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common5 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common5 obs.

Populus balsamifera

Tacamahaca

Occasional5 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional4 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Occasional4 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Rare4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare4 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Rare4 obs.

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