Munising
Ecosystem Overview
The Munising ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 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, Munising offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 alger county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry
Caracara plancus
Crested Caracara
Conocephalum salebrosum
cat-tongue liverwort
Lathyrus japonicus
sea pea
Polites mystic
Long Dash
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Silene vulgaris
bladder campion
Cystopteris bulbifera
Bulb Bladderfern
Polystichum braunii
Prickly Shield Fern
Calamagrostis breviligulata
Myrica gale
bog-myrtle, sweet gale
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Anas acuta
pintail, northern pintail
Viburnum opulus
guelder rose
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Streptopus amplexifolius
Cucumber-Root
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Cystopteris laurentiana
Blasdell'S Laurentian Bladder Fern
Sericomyia lata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Alger County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Munisingwithin Alger County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.