Gratiot County

Ecosystem Overview

The Gratiot County ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Gratiot County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Unit A, Gratiot County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Gratiot County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Unit A

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common4 obs.

Carex folliculata

Northern Long Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Common2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Common2 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lithobius forficatus

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Lycopodiella inundata

marsh clubmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Physcia stellaris

Star Rosette Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Illosporiopsis christiansenii

Occasional1 obs.

Peniophora rufa

Rare1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gratiot County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Unit B

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2800% 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 Gratiot County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2800%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Gratiot County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Unit B

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2800% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Unit A

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Very Common4 obs.

Carex folliculata

Northern Long Sedge

Very Common2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Ameiurus melas

black bullhead

Common2 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common2 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Common2 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common1 obs.

Lithobius forficatus

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Lycopodiella inundata

marsh clubmoss

Occasional1 obs.

Physcia stellaris

Star Rosette Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Illosporiopsis christiansenii

Occasional1 obs.

Peniophora rufa

Rare1 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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