Cass County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cass County ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in Cass County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Diamond Lake, Cass County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Cass County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Diamond Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Very Common2 obs.

Dryopteris goldieana

Giant Wood Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine bulbosa

Bulbous Bitter-Cress

Common2 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Common2 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Common2 obs.

Papaipema inquaesita

Sensitive Fern Borer Moth

Common1 obs.

Papaipema unimoda

Common1 obs.

Papaipema cataphracta

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Papaipema impecuniosa

Occasional1 obs.

Papaipema eupatorii

Eupatorium Borer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Psyche casta

Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Agonopterix alstroemeriana

Occasional1 obs.

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Pyrisitia lisa

Little Yellow

Rare1 obs.

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Acleris cornana

Rare1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cass County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kirk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6700% 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 Cass County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6700%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Cass County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Kirk Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6700% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Diamond Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Very Common2 obs.

Dryopteris goldieana

Giant Wood Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Cardamine bulbosa

Bulbous Bitter-Cress

Common2 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Common2 obs.

Elymus hystrix

glumeless wildrye

Common2 obs.

Papaipema inquaesita

Sensitive Fern Borer Moth

Common1 obs.

Papaipema unimoda

Common1 obs.

Papaipema cataphracta

Common1 obs.

Nathalis iole

Dainty Sulphur

Occasional1 obs.

Papaipema impecuniosa

Occasional1 obs.

Papaipema eupatorii

Eupatorium Borer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional1 obs.

Psyche casta

Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Agonopterix alstroemeriana

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Pyrisitia lisa

Little Yellow

Rare1 obs.

No image

Acleris cornana

Rare1 obs.

Acleris subnivana

Bent-Winged Acleris Moth

Rare1 obs.

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