South Manitou Island

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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 31 South Manitou Island County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 31 locations

97th percentile for diversity

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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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Manitou Island County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

South Manitou Island Lighthouse Complex And Life Saving Station Historical District

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+69% vs. current

South Manitou Island Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Chicago Road

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Weather Station Campground Trail

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Ohio Road

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Cross Road

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore - Weather Station Campground

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Hass Cabin Trail

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% 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 South Manitou Island County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in South Manitou Island County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

South Manitou Island Lighthouse Complex And Life Saving Station Historical District

Importance: 0.50

45 species

+69% vs. current

South Manitou Island Cemetery

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Chicago Road

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Weather Station Campground Trail

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Ohio Road

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Cross Road

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore - Weather Station Campground

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

Hass Cabin Trail

Importance: 0.40

49 species

+55% vs. current

About This Comparison

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

Regional Rank

Out of 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 31 locations

97th percentile for diversity

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

+69% species diversity