Berrien County

Ecosystem Overview

The Berrien County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Berrien 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 Benton Harbor, Berrien County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Berrien County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton Harbor

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common31 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common23 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common20 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common18 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common18 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common16 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common14 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common13 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common13 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common13 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional13 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional12 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional12 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional12 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional12 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton Harbor

Importance: 0.39

21 species

+376% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Buchanan

Importance: 0.31

37 species

+170% vs. current

Stevensville

Importance: 0.29

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coloma

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Baroda

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fair Plain

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% 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 Berrien County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Berrien County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton Harbor

Importance: 0.39

21 species

+376% vs. current

Middle Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Buchanan

Importance: 0.31

37 species

+170% vs. current

Stevensville

Importance: 0.29

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coloma

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Baroda

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fair Plain

Importance: 0.28

6 species

+1567% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton Harbor

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common31 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common23 obs.

Trillium recurvatum

Prairie Trillium

Very Common20 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common18 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common18 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common16 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common14 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common13 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common13 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common13 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional13 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Occasional12 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional12 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional12 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional12 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional12 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare12 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare11 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare11 obs.

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