Muskegon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Muskegon County ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Muskegon County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wolf Lake, Muskegon County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Muskegon County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wolf Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2375%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Muskegon County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Montague

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3200% vs. current

North Muskegon

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1314% vs. current

Muskegon Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1880% vs. current

Hall Drain

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9800% 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 Muskegon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2375%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Muskegon County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Montague

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3200% vs. current

North Muskegon

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1314% vs. current

Muskegon Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1880% vs. current

Hall Drain

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9800% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Wolf Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Leptinotarsa decemlineata

Leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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