Benzie County

Ecosystem Overview

The Benzie County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Benzie 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 Platte River, Benzie County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Benzie County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common14 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common8 obs.

Rosa blanda

smooth wild rose

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common8 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common8 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common7 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Common7 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common7 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Argentina anserina

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional7 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare6 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benzie County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Betsie Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lower Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Upper Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Platte Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Ann

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.30

21 species

+376% vs. current

Elberta

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+194% vs. current

Beulah

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% 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 Benzie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Benzie County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Betsie Lake

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lower Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Upper Herring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Platte Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Ann

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Frankfort

Importance: 0.30

21 species

+376% vs. current

Elberta

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+194% vs. current

Beulah

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Platte River

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common14 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common8 obs.

Rosa blanda

smooth wild rose

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common8 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common8 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common7 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Common7 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common7 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional7 obs.

Argentina anserina

Occasional7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional7 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional7 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare6 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare6 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Rare6 obs.

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