Schoolcraft County

Ecosystem Overview

The Schoolcraft County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Schoolcraft 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 Cookson Lake, Schoolcraft County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Schoolcraft County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cookson Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common35 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common25 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common24 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common24 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common22 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common21 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common21 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common21 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common20 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common20 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common20 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional15 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional15 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional14 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional13 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare12 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schoolcraft County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

I Pool

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

F Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Gulliver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

D Pool

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

B Pool

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

J Pool

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Upper Goose Pen Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Delta Creek Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Schoolcraft County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schoolcraft County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

I Pool

Importance: 0.35

49 species

+104% vs. current

F Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Gulliver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

D Pool

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

B Pool

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

J Pool

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Upper Goose Pen Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Delta Creek Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cookson Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common35 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common25 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common24 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common24 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common22 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common21 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common21 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common21 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common20 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common20 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common20 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional15 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional15 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional14 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional13 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare12 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare12 obs.

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