Cheboygan

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheboygan ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheboygan County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheboygan County nearby has 61% more documented species, Cheboygan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Cheboygan County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheboygan County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common3 obs.

Carex buxbaumii

Brown Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Common1 obs.

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common1 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Mentha canadensis

American Corn Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Rare1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cheboygan County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheboygan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-61% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+333% vs. current

Osmun Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Wolverine

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+680% vs. current

Mullett Lake

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Holy Smoke Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Douglas Lake

Importance: 0.00

20 species

+95% 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 Cheboygan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cheboygan County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheboygan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-61% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+333% vs. current

Osmun Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Wolverine

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+680% vs. current

Mullett Lake

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Holy Smoke Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Douglas Lake

Importance: 0.00

20 species

+95% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheboygan County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common3 obs.

Carex buxbaumii

Brown Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common1 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Common1 obs.

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common1 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Mentha canadensis

American Corn Mint

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Rare1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

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