Montcalm County

Ecosystem Overview

The Montcalm County ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Montcalm 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 Townline Lake, Montcalm County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Montcalm 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Townline Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Common1 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Montcalm County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+3550% 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 Montcalm County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3550%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Montcalm County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Greenville

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+3550% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Townline Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Prociphilus tessellatus

woolly alder aphid

Common1 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Apalone spinifera

spiny softshell turtle

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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