Cheboygan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheboygan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheboygan 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 Cheboygan, Cheboygan County hosts 156% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Cheboygan County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheboygan

+156% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common22 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common19 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common18 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common18 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common15 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common14 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common14 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common13 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common13 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common12 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common12 obs.

Cirsium palustre

marsh thistle

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional11 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional10 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional10 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare10 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cheboygan County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheboygan

Importance: 0.36

39 species

+156% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Osmun Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wolverine

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mullett Lake

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Holy Smoke Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Douglas Lake

Importance: 0.00

20 species

+400% 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 Cheboygan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Cheboygan County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheboygan

Importance: 0.36

39 species

+156% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Osmun Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wolverine

Importance: 0.26

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mullett Lake

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Holy Smoke Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Douglas Lake

Importance: 0.00

20 species

+400% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheboygan

+156% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common22 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common19 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common18 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common18 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common15 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common14 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common14 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common13 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common13 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common12 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common12 obs.

Cirsium palustre

marsh thistle

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional11 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional11 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional10 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional10 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Rare10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare10 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare9 obs.

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