Alpena County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alpena County ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Alpena County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Beaver Lake, Alpena County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Alpena 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common2 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alpena County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ossineke

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+6200% 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 Alpena County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Alpena County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ossineke

Importance: 0.24

1 species

+6200% 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 Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common2 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Common2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Common2 obs.

Lobelia kalmii

bog lobelia

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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