Eaton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Eaton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Eaton County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grand River, Eaton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Eaton County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common11 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common10 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Sylvanelater cylindriformis

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Eaton County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlotte

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+900% vs. current

Dimondale

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

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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 Eaton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Eaton County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Charlotte

Importance: 0.33

10 species

+900% vs. current

Dimondale

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Waverly

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Grand River

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common11 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common10 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common5 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional4 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional4 obs.

Sylvanelater cylindriformis

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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