Presque Isle County

Ecosystem Overview

The Presque Isle County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Presque Isle 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 Lotus Lake, Presque Isle County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Presque Isle County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lotus Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common11 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common6 obs.

Eucopina tocullionana

Very Common5 obs.

Deltote bellicula

Bog Glyph

Very Common5 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common5 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Masked Birch Caterpillar

Common5 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common5 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common4 obs.

Antepione thisoaria

Variable Antipione

Occasional4 obs.

Argyrostrotis anilis

Short-Lined Chocolate

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Occasional4 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional3 obs.

Perispasta caeculalis

Occasional3 obs.

Smerinthus cerisyi

Rare3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare3 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Presque Isle County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Rogers City

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 Presque Isle County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Presque Isle County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Rogers City

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lotus Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus banksiana

Gray Pine

Very Common11 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Very Common7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common6 obs.

Eucopina tocullionana

Very Common5 obs.

Deltote bellicula

Bog Glyph

Very Common5 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common5 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Masked Birch Caterpillar

Common5 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common5 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common4 obs.

Antepione thisoaria

Variable Antipione

Occasional4 obs.

Argyrostrotis anilis

Short-Lined Chocolate

Occasional4 obs.

Castilleja coccinea

Scarlet Paintbrush

Occasional4 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Occasional4 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional3 obs.

Perispasta caeculalis

Occasional3 obs.

Smerinthus cerisyi

Rare3 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare3 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Rare3 obs.

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