Paw Paw

Ecosystem Overview

The Paw Paw ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Van Buren County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Van Buren County nearby has 80% more documented species, Paw Paw offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Van Buren County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Van Buren County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium pusillum

Small-Flowered Geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Rare1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Rare1 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Van Buren County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Buren County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Maple Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+400% 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 Van Buren County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Van Buren County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Van Buren County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+900% vs. current

Maple Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Van Buren County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium pusillum

Small-Flowered Geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common1 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium campestre

hop trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Rare1 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Rare1 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Rare1 obs.

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