Schoolcraft County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Schoolcraft County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Manistique, Schoolcraft County hosts 14% 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Manistique

+14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common35 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common27 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common26 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Very Common25 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canada Beadruby

Very Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common22 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Common21 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common21 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common21 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

Stiff Clubmoss

Common20 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Common20 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Occasional19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional16 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional15 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional14 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Occasional14 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare13 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare13 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Rare12 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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Manistique

+14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

Monarch

Very Common35 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common27 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Very Common26 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

Trumpeter Swan

Very Common25 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canada Beadruby

Very Common23 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Common22 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Common21 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

Mallard

Common21 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common21 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

Stiff Clubmoss

Common20 obs.

Gavia immer

Common Loon

Common20 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Painted Turtle

Occasional19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

Amberbell

Occasional16 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional15 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Snow Trillium

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Silkweed

Occasional14 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Occasional14 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare13 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare13 obs.

Castor canadensis

American Beaver

Rare12 obs.

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