Calhoun County

Ecosystem Overview

The Calhoun County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Calhoun 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 Albion, Calhoun County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Calhoun 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. Albion

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Albion

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Stuart Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Athens

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+809% 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 Calhoun County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Calhoun County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Albion

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Marshall

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Stuart Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Athens

Importance: 0.28

11 species

+809% 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. Albion

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common3 obs.

Filipendula rubra

Queen Of The Prairie

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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