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Cheboygan

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheboygan ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in cheboygan county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheboygan County nearby has 61% more documented species, Cheboygan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 cheboygan county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

39
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
37
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
20
Common Species
Frequently observed species
19
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species
Common12 species
Occasional12 species
Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 8 locations
75th percentile for diversity
vs. Cheboygan County
-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Dipsacus laciniatus

Dipsacus laciniatus

Laciniate Teasel

Very Common3 obs.
Carex buxbaumii

Carex buxbaumii

Brown Sedge

Very Common2 obs.
Sium suave

Sium suave

Fragrant Water-Parsnip

Very Common2 obs.
Dolomedes tenebrosus

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Very Common1 obs.
Lithobates pipiens

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.
Icterus galbula

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Common1 obs.
Juniperus horizontalis

Juniperus horizontalis

Prostrate Juniper

Common1 obs.
Larix laricina

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Common1 obs.
Luzula multiflora

Luzula multiflora

many-flowered woodrush

Common1 obs.
Carex flava

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common1 obs.
Lilium philadelphicum

Lilium philadelphicum

Red Wood Lily

Occasional1 obs.
Triglochin maritima

Triglochin maritima

sea arrowgrass

Occasional1 obs.
Comandra umbellata

Comandra umbellata

Bastard Toadflax

Occasional1 obs.
Verbena hastata

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.
Mentha canadensis

Mentha canadensis

American Corn Mint

Occasional1 obs.
Solanum dulcamara

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.
Medicago lupulina

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Rare1 obs.
Ranunculus sceleratus

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Rare1 obs.
Rhamnus cathartica

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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