Mount Pleasant

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Pleasant ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in Isabella County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Isabella County nearby has 25% more documented species, Mount Pleasant offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Isabella County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Isabella County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common4 obs.

Lasius aphidicola

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudanomodon attenuatus

Tree-Skirt Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Arion intermedius

Hedgehog slug

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Common1 obs.

Erythroneura tricincta

the threebanded grape leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Common1 obs.

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis

Common1 obs.

Lithobius forficatus

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare1 obs.

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Rare1 obs.

Amphasia interstitialis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Isabella County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Isabella County

Importance: 0.40

59 species

-25% vs. current

Grewes Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Lake Isabella

Importance: 0.24

6 species

+633% 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 Isabella County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Isabella County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Isabella County

Importance: 0.40

59 species

-25% vs. current

Grewes Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Lake Isabella

Importance: 0.24

6 species

+633% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Isabella County

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common4 obs.

Lasius aphidicola

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudanomodon attenuatus

Tree-Skirt Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.

Arion intermedius

Hedgehog slug

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Common1 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Common1 obs.

Erythroneura tricincta

the threebanded grape leafhopper

Common1 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Common1 obs.

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis

Common1 obs.

Lithobius forficatus

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus inermis

Smooth brome

Rare1 obs.

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Rare1 obs.

Amphasia interstitialis

Rare1 obs.

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