Onota

Ecosystem Overview

The Onota ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Alger County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Alger County nearby has 54% more documented species, Onota offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Alger 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Alger County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Aulacomnium palustre

Bog Groove-Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common2 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Very Common2 obs.

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Acleris oxycoccana

Very Common1 obs.

Acrobasis vaccinii

Cranberry Fruitworm Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Syngrapha viridisigma

Common1 obs.

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Cosmopterix fernaldella

Common1 obs.

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Apamea verbascoides

Mullein Apamea Moth

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Niditinea orleansella

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Ematurga amitaria

Cranberry Spanworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Mesothea incertata

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthorhoe abrasaria

Occasional1 obs.

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Eufidonia discospilata

Occasional1 obs.

Syngrapha rectangula

Angulated Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional1 obs.

Callicladium haldanianum

beautiful branch moss

Rare1 obs.

Acleris curvalana

Rare1 obs.

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Pseudexentera kalmiana

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Alger County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-54% vs. current

Ready Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+119% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2200% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

0% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.33

42 species

+10% 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 Alger County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Alger County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Alger County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-54% vs. current

Ready Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+119% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2200% vs. current

Munising

Importance: 0.34

46 species

0% vs. current

Grand Island

Importance: 0.33

42 species

+10% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Alger County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Aulacomnium palustre

Bog Groove-Moss

Very Common2 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common2 obs.

Sagittaria latifolia

Broadleaf arrowhead

Very Common2 obs.

No image

Acleris oxycoccana

Very Common1 obs.

Acrobasis vaccinii

Cranberry Fruitworm Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Syngrapha viridisigma

Common1 obs.

No image

Cosmopterix fernaldella

Common1 obs.

No image

Apamea verbascoides

Mullein Apamea Moth

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Niditinea orleansella

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Ematurga amitaria

Cranberry Spanworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Mesothea incertata

Occasional1 obs.

Xanthorhoe abrasaria

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Eufidonia discospilata

Occasional1 obs.

Syngrapha rectangula

Angulated Cutworm

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Occasional1 obs.

Callicladium haldanianum

beautiful branch moss

Rare1 obs.

Acleris curvalana

Rare1 obs.

No image

Pseudexentera kalmiana

Rare1 obs.

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