Arenac County

Ecosystem Overview

The Arenac County ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Arenac County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Standish, Arenac County hosts 5400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Arenac County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Standish

+5400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Polytrichum commune

Common Haircap Moss

Common1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Parazumia symmorpha

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Arenac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Standish

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+5400% 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 Arenac County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Arenac County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Standish

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+5400% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Standish

+5400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common3 obs.

Monarda punctata

Spotted Beebalm

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena stricta

Mullein-Leaved Vervain

Very Common2 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Polytrichum commune

Common Haircap Moss

Common1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Rare1 obs.

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Rare1 obs.

Parazumia symmorpha

Rare1 obs.

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