Ryerse Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ryerse Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Mackinac County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mackinac County nearby has 95% more documented species, Ryerse Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Mackinac County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Mackinac County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Carex pseudocyperus

cyperus sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Very Common1 obs.

Utricularia intermedia

intermediate bladderwort

Very Common1 obs.

Calliergonella cuspidata

Pointed Spear-moss

Very Common1 obs.

Odontoschisma fluitans

Cladopodiella Moss

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

MacKinac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-95% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+67% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

St. Ignace

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-82% vs. current

Fort MacKinac

in MacKinac Island

Importance: 0.33

1 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 Mackinac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

MacKinac County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-95% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+67% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+150% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

St. Ignace

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-82% vs. current

Fort MacKinac

in MacKinac Island

Importance: 0.33

1 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Mackinac County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Carex pseudocyperus

cyperus sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Very Common1 obs.

Utricularia intermedia

intermediate bladderwort

Very Common1 obs.

Calliergonella cuspidata

Pointed Spear-moss

Very Common1 obs.

Odontoschisma fluitans

Cladopodiella Moss

Very Common1 obs.

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