Ironwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Ironwood ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Gogebic County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gogebic County nearby has 74% more documented species, Ironwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Gogebic County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Gogebic County

-74% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum dichotomiflorum

autumn millet

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum gattingeri

Common1 obs.

Alisma triviale

northern water-plantain

Common1 obs.

Galium asprellum

rough bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common1 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common1 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Occasional1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional1 obs.

Acalypha rhomboidea

Rhombic Three-Seeded-Mercury

Occasional1 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio viscosus

sticky groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Rare1 obs.

Gratiola neglecta

American Hedge-Hyssop

Rare1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gogebic County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Gogebic County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-74% vs. current

Bobcat Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+73% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+225% vs. current

Ox Yoke Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+767% vs. current

Heart Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Redboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Twist Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% 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 Gogebic County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Gogebic County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Gogebic County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-74% vs. current

Bobcat Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+73% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+225% vs. current

Ox Yoke Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+767% vs. current

Heart Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Redboat Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1200% vs. current

Twist Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Gogebic County

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum dichotomiflorum

autumn millet

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum gattingeri

Common1 obs.

Alisma triviale

northern water-plantain

Common1 obs.

Galium asprellum

rough bedstraw

Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Common1 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common1 obs.

Humulus lupulus

Hop

Occasional1 obs.

Penthorum sedoides

Ditch-Stonecrop

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional1 obs.

Acalypha rhomboidea

Rhombic Three-Seeded-Mercury

Occasional1 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio viscosus

sticky groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Rare1 obs.

Gratiola neglecta

American Hedge-Hyssop

Rare1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Rare1 obs.

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