Saint Clair County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Clair County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Clair 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 Port Huron, Saint Clair County hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 23 Saint Clair County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Huron

+144% 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 Common36 obs.

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common24 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common17 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common17 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common16 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Common14 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common13 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common13 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common12 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common12 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common12 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional12 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional11 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional11 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional11 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional10 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare10 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare10 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Clair County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Huron

Importance: 0.44

41 species

+144% vs. current

Pine River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kettlewell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Harsens Island

in Clay Township

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

St. Clair

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Algonac

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clay Township

Importance: 0.28

42 species

+138% vs. current

Fort Gratiot Township

Importance: 0.28

39 species

+156% 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 Saint Clair County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Clair County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Huron

Importance: 0.44

41 species

+144% vs. current

Pine River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kettlewell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Harsens Island

in Clay Township

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

St. Clair

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Algonac

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clay Township

Importance: 0.28

42 species

+138% vs. current

Fort Gratiot Township

Importance: 0.28

39 species

+156% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 23 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Huron

+144% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common36 obs.

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common24 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common17 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common17 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common16 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Common14 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common13 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common13 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common12 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common12 obs.

Cardamine douglassii

purple cress

Common12 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional12 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional11 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional11 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional11 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional10 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare10 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Rare10 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare10 obs.

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