Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sauble Lakes, Lake County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Lake 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sauble Lakes

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Carex pedunculata

Long-Stalked Sedge

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lake County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8100% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Lake County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Bowman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8100% 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Sauble Lakes

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Carex pedunculata

Long-Stalked Sedge

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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