Onekama

Ecosystem Overview

The Onekama ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Manistee County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Manistee County nearby has 91% more documented species, Onekama offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Manistee County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Manistee County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Manistee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Manistee County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-91% vs. current

Bar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+125% vs. current

Copemish

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+800% vs. current

Eastlake

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+350% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+80% 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 Manistee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Manistee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Manistee County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-91% vs. current

Bar Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+125% vs. current

Copemish

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+800% vs. current

Eastlake

Importance: 0.24

2 species

+350% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+80% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Manistee County

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Progne subis

Purple/Southern Martin

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common1 obs.

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