Van Buren County

Ecosystem Overview

The Van Buren County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Van Buren 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 Saddle Lake, Van Buren County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Van Buren County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Saddle Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common4 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common3 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus

Very Common3 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Prunus pumila

sand cherry

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Van Buren County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Maple Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.32

20 species

+400% 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 Van Buren County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Van Buren County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Maple Island

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Paw Paw

Importance: 0.32

20 species

+400% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Saddle Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common4 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Very Common3 obs.

Parnassia glauca

Glaucous Grass-Of-Parnassus

Very Common3 obs.

Ptelea trifoliata

wafer-ash

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Prunus pumila

sand cherry

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia quadriflora

Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare2 obs.

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