MacKinac County

Ecosystem Overview

The MacKinac County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Mackinac 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 Brevoort Lake, MacKinac County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Mackinac County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Brevoort Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common20 obs.

Solidago houghtonii

Houghton's goldenrod

Very Common18 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common17 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Very Common17 obs.

Gentianopsis virgata

small fringed-gentian

Very Common14 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Common13 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common13 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus

Common12 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Common12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common12 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common11 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Occasional11 obs.

Argentina anserina

Occasional11 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional10 obs.

Solidago ohioensis

Ohio goldenrod

Occasional10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional10 obs.

Triantha glutinosa

Glutinous Tofieldia

Occasional10 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Rare9 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Rare9 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ryerse Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. Ignace

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Fort MacKinac

in MacKinac Island

Importance: 0.33

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 Mackinac County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mackinac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ryerse Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Hay Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Loon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Milakokia Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

St. Ignace

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Fort MacKinac

in MacKinac Island

Importance: 0.33

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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Brevoort Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common20 obs.

Solidago houghtonii

Houghton's goldenrod

Very Common18 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common17 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Very Common17 obs.

Gentianopsis virgata

small fringed-gentian

Very Common14 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Common13 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common13 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus

Common12 obs.

Cypripedium parviflorum

American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper

Common12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common12 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common11 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Occasional11 obs.

Argentina anserina

Occasional11 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional10 obs.

Solidago ohioensis

Ohio goldenrod

Occasional10 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional10 obs.

Triantha glutinosa

Glutinous Tofieldia

Occasional10 obs.

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Rare9 obs.

Cladium mariscoides

Smooth Saw-Grass

Rare9 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Rare9 obs.

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