South Manitou Island Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The South Manitou Island ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in South Manitou Island, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby South Manitou Island Lighthouse Complex and Life Saving Station Historical District, South Manitou Island hosts 69% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. South Manitou Island Lighthouse Complex and Life Saving Station Historical District

+69% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Very Common3.32 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3.16 obs.

Prunus pumila

Sandcherry

Very Common3.01 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago gillmanii

Gillman'S Goldenrod

Very Common2.99 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Common2.92 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Common2.74 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common2.21 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common2.07 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

Giant Rattlesnake-Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

American Savin

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Taxus canadensis

Shinwood

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

Sharp-Lobed Hepatica

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Rare2 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Rare1.63 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Rare1.38 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. South Manitou Island Lighthouse Complex and Life Saving Station Historical District

+69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Uva-Ursi

Very Common3.32 obs.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common3.16 obs.

Prunus pumila

Sandcherry

Very Common3.01 obs.

Asclepias viridiflora

Green Milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago gillmanii

Gillman'S Goldenrod

Very Common2.99 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Lily

Common2.92 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Common2.74 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Common2.21 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Common2.07 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Redroot

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

Giant Rattlesnake-Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

Ghost Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus horizontalis

American Savin

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Taxus canadensis

Shinwood

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

Sharp-Lobed Hepatica

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Maidenfern

Rare2 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Rare1.63 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Rare1.38 obs.

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