Baraga County

Ecosystem Overview

The Baraga County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Baraga 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 Clear Lake, Baraga County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Baraga 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. Clear Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cirsium palustre

marsh thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Cantharellula umbonata

The Humpback

Very Common3 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Very Common3 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Common3 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Common2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common2 obs.

Ancistrocerus capensis

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional2 obs.

Dibolia borealis

Rare2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Rare2 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Baraga County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Worm Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saint Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Baraga County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Baraga County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Worm Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saint Johns Lake

Importance: 0.35

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. Clear Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cirsium palustre

marsh thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Cantharellula umbonata

The Humpback

Very Common3 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Very Common3 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Common3 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Common2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common2 obs.

Ancistrocerus capensis

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Physocarpus opulifolius

common ninebark

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional2 obs.

Dibolia borealis

Rare2 obs.

Philaenus spumarius

Cuckoo-Spit Insect

Rare2 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Rare2 obs.

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