Marquette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Marquette County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Marquette 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 K. I. Sawyer AFB, Marquette County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Marquette County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. K. I. Sawyer AFB

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common10 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Very Common9 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common9 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common8 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common8 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Common8 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Common8 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional7 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional7 obs.

Liparis loeselii

fen orchid

Occasional7 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Occasional7 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional7 obs.

Campanula giesekiana

Occasional7 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Rare7 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Rare6 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

K. I. Sawyer Afb

Importance: 0.48

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Dead River

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lake Levasseur

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

James D Jeske Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lower Baraga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Marquette County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Marquette County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

K. I. Sawyer Afb

Importance: 0.48

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Dead River

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Lake Levasseur

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

James D Jeske Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lower Baraga Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Perch Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. K. I. Sawyer AFB

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common10 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Zonotrichia querula

Harris's sparrow

Very Common9 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Very Common9 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common9 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common8 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common8 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Common8 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Common8 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional7 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional7 obs.

Liparis loeselii

fen orchid

Occasional7 obs.

Selaginella rupestris

Rock Spikemoss

Occasional7 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional7 obs.

Campanula giesekiana

Occasional7 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Rare7 obs.

Carex aurea

Golden Sedge

Rare6 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Rare6 obs.

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