Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Quarry Lake, Monroe County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Monroe 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. Quarry Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common5 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

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 Monroe County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Temperance

Importance: 0.34

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lambertville

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Dundee

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+1011% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Temperance

Importance: 0.34

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lambertville

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Dundee

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+1011% 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. Quarry Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common5 obs.

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Very Common4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common3 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common3 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Common3 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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