Dead River

Ecosystem Overview

The Dead River ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Marquette County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby K. I. Sawyer AFB, Dead River hosts 200% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 12 Marquette County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. K. I. Sawyer AFB

+200% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

K. I. Sawyer Afb

Importance: 0.48

4 species

+200% vs. current

Marquette County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-33% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Levasseur

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+50% vs. current

James D Jeske Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lower Baraga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Marquette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

K. I. Sawyer Afb

Importance: 0.48

4 species

+200% vs. current

Marquette County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-88% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-33% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Levasseur

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+50% vs. current

James D Jeske Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lower Baraga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 12 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. K. I. Sawyer AFB

+200% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

Falco columbarius

merlin

Occasional1 obs.

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