Luce County

Ecosystem Overview

The Luce County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Luce 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 Two Hearted Lakes, Luce County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Luce 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. Two Hearted Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Vaccinium myrtilloides

Canada Blueberry

Very Common8 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common7 obs.

Carex oligosperma

Fewseed sedge

Very Common7 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common6 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common6 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common5 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional5 obs.

Melampyrum lineare

Narrowleaf Cowwheat

Occasional5 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Occasional4 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional4 obs.

Oclemena nemoralis

Bog Aster

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare4 obs.

Carex exilis

Starved Sedge

Rare4 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Luce County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Wanamaker Lake

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Sleeper Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Kaks Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Culhane Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dollarville Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Luce County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Luce County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Wanamaker Lake

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Sleeper Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Kaks Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Culhane Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dollarville Flooding

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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. Two Hearted Lakes

+0% species diversity

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

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