Baraga County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Baraga County ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Baraga County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Baraga, Baraga County hosts 111% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Baraga

+111% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Very Common9.89 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common8.41 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common4.81 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium palustre

Marsh Thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Common3.93 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common3.1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common3.05 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

Canada Anemone

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common3 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Bush-Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Cantharellula umbonata

The Humpback

Occasional3 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Gentiana linearis

Bastard Gentian

Rare2.79 obs.

Dryopteris fragrans

Fragrant Fern

Rare2.79 obs.

Dryopteris expansa

Spiny Wood Fern

Rare2.79 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

vs. Baraga

+111% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Very Common9.89 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common8.41 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common4.81 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium palustre

Marsh Thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Common3.93 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

Heal-All

Common3.1 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

Ninebark

Common3.05 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

Canada Anemone

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common3 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Bush-Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Cantharellula umbonata

The Humpback

Occasional3 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Gentiana linearis

Bastard Gentian

Rare2.79 obs.

Dryopteris fragrans

Fragrant Fern

Rare2.79 obs.

Dryopteris expansa

Spiny Wood Fern

Rare2.79 obs.

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