Houghton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Houghton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Houghton 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 Houghton, Houghton County hosts 1011% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Houghton 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. Houghton

+1011% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common8 obs.

Hieracium murorum

few-leaved hawkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Very Common4 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Very Common3 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common3 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common3 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common3 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.

Equisetum variegatum

Northern Scouring-Rush

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus rugosa

round-leaved dogwood

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Houghton County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Houghton

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Calumet

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% 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 Houghton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Houghton County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Houghton

Importance: 0.40

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Calumet

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% 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. Houghton

+1011% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common8 obs.

Hieracium murorum

few-leaved hawkweed

Very Common4 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Very Common4 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Very Common3 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common3 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common3 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common3 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Common3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common2 obs.

Equisetum variegatum

Northern Scouring-Rush

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus rugosa

round-leaved dogwood

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

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