Alcona County
Ecosystem Overview
The Alcona County ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in alcona county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Jewell Lake, Alcona County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 alcona county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Cypripedium acaule
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Pinus banksiana
Gray Pine
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Argentina anserina
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Limenitis arthemis
Red-Spotted Admiral
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Pinus resinosa
Red Pine
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Bidens cernua
nodding bur-marigold
Vaccinium angustifolium
Sweet Lowbush Blueberry
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Acronicta insita
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Regional Wildlife Network
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