Mason County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mason County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gun Lake, Mason County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Mason 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gun Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis

Occasional1 obs.

Clepsis virescana

Greenish Apple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Gryllus veletis

spring field cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Erioptera septemtrionis

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+778%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mason County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+778% 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 Mason County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+778%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Mason County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+778% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Gun Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Very Common4 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common3 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common3 obs.

Sedum acre

Wall-Grass

Very Common2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Common2 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Common2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Aphaenogaster tennesseensis

Occasional1 obs.

Clepsis virescana

Greenish Apple Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Gryllus veletis

spring field cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Erioptera septemtrionis

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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