Grand Traverse County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grand Traverse County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Grand Traverse 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 Spider Lake, Grand Traverse County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Grand Traverse County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Spider Lake

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common12 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Cladonia rangiferina

Common8 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common6 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Larinioides sclopetarius

Occasional4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare4 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Grand Traverse County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Boardman Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Green Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Spider Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Arbutus Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fife Lake

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 Grand Traverse County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Grand Traverse County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Boardman Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Green Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Spider Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Arbutus Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fife Lake

Importance: 0.25

1 species

+9900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Spider Lake

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common12 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Cladonia rangiferina

Common8 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common6 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Larinioides sclopetarius

Occasional4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare4 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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