I Pool

Ecosystem Overview

The I Pool ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Schoolcraft County nearby has 51% more documented species, I Pool offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 Schoolcraft County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Schoolcraft County

-51% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common2 obs.

Viburnum recognitum

Southern Arrowwood

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Lethocerus americanus

giant water bug

Common1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common1 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Sisyra nigra

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Dorocordulia libera

Racket-tailed Emerald

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+145%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schoolcraft County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Schoolcraft County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-51% vs. current

F Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+227% vs. current

Gulliver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+345% vs. current

D Pool

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+444% vs. current

B Pool

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+513% vs. current

J Pool

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+600% vs. current

Delta Creek Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+880% vs. current

Upper Goose Pen Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+880% 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 Schoolcraft County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+145%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Schoolcraft County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Schoolcraft County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-51% vs. current

F Pool

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+227% vs. current

Gulliver Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+345% vs. current

D Pool

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+444% vs. current

B Pool

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+513% vs. current

J Pool

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+600% vs. current

Delta Creek Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+880% vs. current

Upper Goose Pen Pool

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+880% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Schoolcraft County

-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common2 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common2 obs.

Viburnum recognitum

Southern Arrowwood

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Common2 obs.

Lethocerus americanus

giant water bug

Common1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Common1 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Sisyra nigra

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Occasional1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Rare1 obs.

Dorocordulia libera

Racket-tailed Emerald

Rare1 obs.

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