Alcona County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alcona County ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Alcona County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jewell Lake, Alcona County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Alcona County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Jewell Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common7 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common4 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common3 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Occasional3 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Acronicta insita

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alcona County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Byron Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9800% 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 Alcona County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alcona County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Byron Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Jewell Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common7 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common4 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Common3 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Bidens cernua

nodding bur-marigold

Occasional3 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Acronicta insita

Rare2 obs.

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