Cass City

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass City ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuscola County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tuscola County nearby has 66% more documented species, Cass City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Tuscola County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscola County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Very Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Very Common1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common1 obs.

Calocera cornea

Small Stagshorn

Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium globosum

Common1 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Common1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum lantana

wayfaring tree

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus obovatus

running euonymus

Rare1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tuscola County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuscola County

Importance: 0.40

96 species

-66% 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 Tuscola County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Tuscola County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuscola County

Importance: 0.40

96 species

-66% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscola County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Very Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Very Common1 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common1 obs.

Calocera cornea

Small Stagshorn

Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium globosum

Common1 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Common1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common1 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum lantana

wayfaring tree

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional1 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional1 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Rare1 obs.

Euonymus obovatus

running euonymus

Rare1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Rare1 obs.

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