Saint Joseph County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Joseph County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Joseph 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 Palmer Lake, Saint Joseph County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Saint Joseph County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Palmer Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common10 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common5 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common4 obs.

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

Disonycha xanthomelas

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Saint Joseph County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Sturgis

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mendon

Importance: 0.26

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 Saint Joseph County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Saint Joseph County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Sturgis

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mendon

Importance: 0.26

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Palmer Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Very Common10 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Very Common9 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common7 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common5 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common5 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common4 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Common4 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common4 obs.

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Occasional4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional3 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Rare3 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

Disonycha xanthomelas

Rare3 obs.

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