Houghton Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Houghton Township 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 #3 for species diversity among 22 keweenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Alces alces
Eich
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Eurybia macrophylla
Big-Leaved Aster
Mergus merganser
goosander
Castor canadensis
Canadian beaver
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Rubus parviflorus
Perisoreus canadensis
Gray Jay (Northern)
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Setophaga tigrina
Cape May Warbler
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Hepatica americana
Round-Leaved Liverleaf
Diervilla lonicera
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
Fomitopsis mounceae
Setophaga magnolia
Magnolia Warbler
Cygnus buccinator
trumpeter swan
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Keweenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Houghton Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Houghton Townshipwithin Keweenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.