Missaukee County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Missaukee County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Missaukee County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lake City, Missaukee County hosts 329% more species diversity. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 100 Missaukee County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake City

+329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common11.17 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Very Common10.76 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common10.73 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common9.25 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Very Common5.35 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common4.7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common4.61 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common4.36 obs.

Cladonia rangiferina

Common4.07 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Common3.85 obs.

Abies balsamea

Balsam

Common3.57 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Cassandra

Occasional3.51 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional3.1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional3 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional3 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional2.94 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2.84 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare2.82 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2.8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missaukee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Holland Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Clam Union Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Pioneer Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common11.17 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Teaberry

Very Common10.76 obs.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common10.73 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

Motherwort

Very Common9.25 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Very Common5.35 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Common4.7 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common4.61 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Common4.36 obs.

Cladonia rangiferina

Common4.07 obs.

Pinus strobus

Soft Pine

Common3.85 obs.

Abies balsamea

Balsam

Common3.57 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Cassandra

Occasional3.51 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional3.1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Mocassin Flower

Occasional3 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional3 obs.

Spiraea japonica

Japanese Spiraea

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Stave Oak

Occasional2.94 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare2.84 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare2.82 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2.8 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 100 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake City

+329% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Missaukee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Holland Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Clam Union Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Pioneer Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

80 species

-9% vs. current

Butterfield Township

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-9% vs. current

Enterprise Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

West Branch Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.70

79 species

-8% 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 Missaukee County County.