Mott Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Mott Island ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Keweenaw County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Keweenaw County nearby has 38% more documented species, Mott Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 22 Keweenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 22 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Keweenaw County

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common5 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common3 obs.

Populus balsamifera

Tacamahaca

Very Common3 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Viburnum edule

Moosewood Viburnum

Common2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common2 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common2 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Occasional1 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Pemphigus populi-globuli

Occasional1 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Antispila freemani

Rare1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus herculeanus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keweenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Keweenaw County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% vs. current

Isle Royale

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lac La Belle

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+464% vs. current

Lake Ojibway

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+520% vs. current

Lake Richie

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+675% vs. current

Lesage Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+675% vs. current

Sargent Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+933% vs. current

Chickenbone Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1140% 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 Keweenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keweenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Keweenaw County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-38% vs. current

Isle Royale

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lac La Belle

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+464% vs. current

Lake Ojibway

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+520% vs. current

Lake Richie

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+675% vs. current

Lesage Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+675% vs. current

Sargent Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+933% vs. current

Chickenbone Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1140% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 22 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Keweenaw County

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common5 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Very Common4 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common3 obs.

Populus balsamifera

Tacamahaca

Very Common3 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Viburnum edule

Moosewood Viburnum

Common2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common2 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Common2 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Occasional1 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Pemphigus populi-globuli

Occasional1 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Antispila freemani

Rare1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Rare1 obs.

Camponotus herculeanus

Rare1 obs.

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