Antrim County

Ecosystem Overview

The Antrim County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Antrim 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 Elk River, Antrim County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Antrim County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Elk River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Common2 obs.

Trichodes nutalli

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Helocassis clavata

Clavate Tortoise Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Rare2 obs.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Antrim County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bellaire

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Central Lake

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ellsworth

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Antrim County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Antrim County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Sand Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bellaire

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Central Lake

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ellsworth

Importance: 0.25

2 species

+4900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Elk River

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common2 obs.

Parapoynx maculalis

Common2 obs.

Trichodes nutalli

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Contopus virens

Eastern Wood-Pewee

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Lethe anthedon

Northern Pearly-Eye

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Helocassis clavata

Clavate Tortoise Beetle

Rare2 obs.

Myiarchus crinitus

Great-Crested Flycatcher

Rare2 obs.

Macrodactylus subspinosus

Rare2 obs.

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