Saginaw County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saginaw County ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Saginaw County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby City of Saginaw, Saginaw County hosts 929% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Saginaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Saginaw

+929% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common5 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+929%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Saginaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Saginaw

Importance: 0.49

7 species

+929% vs. current

Spaulding Township

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+157% vs. current

Zilwaukee Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1340% vs. current

Tittabawassee Township

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Saginaw Charter Township

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Kochville Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3500% vs. current

Bridgeport Charter Township

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2300% 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 Saginaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+929%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Saginaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Saginaw

Importance: 0.49

7 species

+929% vs. current

Spaulding Township

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+157% vs. current

Zilwaukee Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1340% vs. current

Tittabawassee Township

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1700% vs. current

Saginaw Charter Township

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Kochville Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3500% vs. current

Bridgeport Charter Township

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+2300% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Saginaw

+929% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Very Common9 obs.

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common5 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common4 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Graptemys geographica

common map turtle

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Rare2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

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