Houghton County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Houghton County ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Houghton County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Houghton, Houghton County hosts 8% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Houghton

+8% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common16 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common11 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Gypsy Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common7.34 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Common6.07 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common6 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Common6 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common6 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Common6 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canada Beadruby

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Hieracium murorum

Wall Hawkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional4 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Rare4 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Rare4 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Rare4 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Houghton

+8% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Tanacetum vulgare

Tansy

Very Common16 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common11 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

Buckthorn

Very Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Gypsy Moth

Very Common8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common7.34 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Common6.07 obs.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Common6 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Common6 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

Soapwort

Common6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common6 obs.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Common6 obs.

Berteroa incana

Hoary Alison

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canada Beadruby

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Flat-Top Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Hieracium murorum

Wall Hawkweed

Occasional4 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional4 obs.

Potentilla recta

Erect Potentil

Rare4 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Bigleaf Aster

Rare4 obs.

Geranium sanguineum

Bloody Geranium

Rare4 obs.

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