Oscoda County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oscoda County ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Oscoda County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tea Lake, Oscoda County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Oscoda 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tea Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common19 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common9 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common8 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common6 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common3 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum laeve

smooth aster

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Occasional1 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Pachysphinx modesta

Big Poplar Sphinx Moth

Rare1 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Dendroctonus valens

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oscoda County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Mio Dam Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1050% 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 Oscoda County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1050%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Oscoda County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Mio Dam Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1050% 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 Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tea Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common19 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common9 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common8 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common6 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common3 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Symphyotrichum laeve

smooth aster

Common2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Occasional1 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Pachysphinx modesta

Big Poplar Sphinx Moth

Rare1 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Dendroctonus valens

Rare1 obs.

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