Emmet County

Ecosystem Overview

The Emmet County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Emmet 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 Pickerel Lake, Emmet County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Emmet County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 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. Pickerel Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common16 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common15 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common15 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common14 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common14 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common14 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common14 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common12 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common11 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common10 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common10 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional10 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional10 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional10 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Occasional9 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional9 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional9 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare8 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Emmet County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bay Harbor Marina

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Dow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

The Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

French Farm Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oden Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% 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 Emmet County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Emmet County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bay Harbor Marina

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Dow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

The Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

French Farm Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oden Island

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% 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. Pickerel Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common16 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common15 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common15 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common14 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common14 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common14 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common14 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common12 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common11 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common10 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common10 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional10 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional10 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional10 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Occasional9 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional9 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional9 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Rare8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Rare8 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare8 obs.

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