Mecosta County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mecosta County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Mecosta 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 Big Rapids, Mecosta County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Mecosta County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Rapids

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

Very Common2 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mecosta County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Rapids

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Morley

Importance: 0.24

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 Mecosta County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mecosta County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Big Rapids

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Morley

Importance: 0.24

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Big Rapids

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Ribes cynosbati

Eastern Prickly Gooseberry

Very Common2 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common2 obs.

Quercus macrocarpa

Bur Oak

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Rare2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare2 obs.

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