Keweenaw County

Ecosystem Overview

The Keweenaw County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Keweenaw 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 22 Keweenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 22 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Isle Royale

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common56 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common25 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common23 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common20 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common18 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common18 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common17 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common15 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common15 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common15 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common15 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional14 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional14 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Occasional14 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional14 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional14 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Rare14 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keweenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Isle Royale

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Lac La Belle

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Ojibway

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Richie

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lesage Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Sargent Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Chickenbone Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Linklater Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Keweenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Keweenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Isle Royale

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Lac La Belle

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Lake Ojibway

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Lake Richie

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lesage Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Sargent Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Chickenbone Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Linklater Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 22 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Isle Royale

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common56 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common25 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common23 obs.

Eurybia macrophylla

Big-Leaved Aster

Very Common20 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common18 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common18 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common17 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common15 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common15 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common15 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common15 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional14 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional14 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Occasional14 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional14 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional14 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Rare14 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare14 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare13 obs.

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