Alger County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alger County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Alger 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 Als Lake, Alger County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Alger County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Als Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common17 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common10 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common10 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common10 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common9 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common8 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common7 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Occasional7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Occasional7 obs.

Vaccinium ovalifolium

oval-leaf bilberry

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ready Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+117% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.33

42 species

+138% vs. current

Onota

Importance: 0.30

46 species

+117% 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 Alger County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+223%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ready Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+117% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.33

42 species

+138% vs. current

Onota

Importance: 0.30

46 species

+117% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Als Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common17 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common10 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common10 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common10 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common9 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common8 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common7 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Occasional7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Occasional7 obs.

Vaccinium ovalifolium

oval-leaf bilberry

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare7 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Rare7 obs.

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