Harlow Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Harlow Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Marquette Township, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Enchantment Lake, Harlow Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Marquette Township County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Enchantment Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common2 obs.

Myriophyllum tenellum

slender water-milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Isoetes lacustris

quillwort

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Common1 obs.

Elodea canadensis

Canadian waterweed

Common1 obs.

Potamogeton robbinsii

Robbins Pondweed

Common1 obs.

Myriophyllum heterophyllum

Variable watermilfoil

Common1 obs.

Hippuris vulgaris

Common Mare'S Tail

Common1 obs.

Utricularia resupinata

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marquette Township County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Wetmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+33% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Marquette Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-88% vs. current

Trowbridge Park

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+300% 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 Marquette Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Marquette Township County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Wetmore Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+33% vs. current

Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Marquette Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-88% vs. current

Trowbridge Park

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+300% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Enchantment Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common2 obs.

Myriophyllum tenellum

slender water-milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla garrulus

bohemian waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Very Common1 obs.

Isoetes lacustris

quillwort

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Common1 obs.

Elodea canadensis

Canadian waterweed

Common1 obs.

Potamogeton robbinsii

Robbins Pondweed

Common1 obs.

Myriophyllum heterophyllum

Variable watermilfoil

Common1 obs.

Hippuris vulgaris

Common Mare'S Tail

Common1 obs.

Utricularia resupinata

Occasional1 obs.

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