Ontonagon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ontonagon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Ontonagon 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 Bond Falls Flowage, Ontonagon County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Ontonagon County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bond Falls Flowage

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common5 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Common3 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Rare3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ontonagon County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bond Falls Flowage

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ontonagon

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Of The Clouds

Importance: 0.13

2 species

+4900% 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 Ontonagon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Ontonagon County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bond Falls Flowage

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ontonagon

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Of The Clouds

Importance: 0.13

2 species

+4900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Bond Falls Flowage

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common5 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common5 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Common3 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional3 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Rare3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare3 obs.

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