Crooked Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Crooked Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 92% more documented species, Crooked Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 49 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Argyrotaenia mariana

Very Common1 obs.

Nemoria bistriaria

Red-Fringed Emerald Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Euschistus servus

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Dromius piceus

Common1 obs.

Zale horrida

Horrid Zale Moth

Common1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-92% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

-90% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-92% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-92% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-27% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% 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 Washtenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-92% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

-90% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-92% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-92% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

-33% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-27% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 49 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Argyrotaenia mariana

Very Common1 obs.

Nemoria bistriaria

Red-Fringed Emerald Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Euschistus servus

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Dromius piceus

Common1 obs.

Zale horrida

Horrid Zale Moth

Common1 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common1 obs.

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