Kalkaska County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kalkaska County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Kalkaska County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Island Lake, Kalkaska County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Kalkaska County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Island Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common2 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes batesii

Tawny Crescent

Common1 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common1 obs.

Chrysopa chi

Common1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpicida pinastri

Rare1 obs.

Cladonia stellaris

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Kalkaska County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Rugg Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Kalkaska

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+7900% 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 Kalkaska County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Kalkaska County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Rugg Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+7900% vs. current

Kalkaska

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+7900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Island Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Very Common2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common2 obs.

Ceratomia undulosa

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes batesii

Tawny Crescent

Common1 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common1 obs.

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Common1 obs.

Empidonax alnorum

Alder Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common1 obs.

Chrysopa chi

Common1 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Vulpicida pinastri

Rare1 obs.

Cladonia stellaris

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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