Buchanan

Ecosystem Overview

The Buchanan ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Berrien 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 Berrien County nearby has 63% more documented species, Buchanan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Berrien 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

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Berrien County

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Gammarus fasciatus

Very Common4 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Very Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Very Common2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common1 obs.

Rhionaeschna mutata

Spatterdock Darner

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Megalotomus quinquespinosus

Lupine Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Berrien County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-63% vs. current

Benton Harbor

Importance: 0.39

21 species

+76% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+517% vs. current

Stevensville

Importance: 0.29

17 species

+118% vs. current

Coloma

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+517% vs. current

Baroda

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Fair Plain

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+517% 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 Berrien County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Berrien County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-63% vs. current

Benton Harbor

Importance: 0.39

21 species

+76% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+517% vs. current

Stevensville

Importance: 0.29

17 species

+118% vs. current

Coloma

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+517% vs. current

Baroda

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+3600% vs. current

Fair Plain

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+517% 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

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Berrien County

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Gammarus fasciatus

Very Common4 obs.

Feniseca tarquinius

Harvester

Very Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common2 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Very Common2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common1 obs.

Rhionaeschna mutata

Spatterdock Darner

Common1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Megalotomus quinquespinosus

Lupine Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Rare1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Rare1 obs.

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