Passage Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Passage Island ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in keweenaw 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 Keweenaw County nearby has 64% more documented species, Passage Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 22 keweenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Drosera intermedia
oblong-leaved sundew
Utricularia cornuta
horned bladderwort
Dendrolycopodium hickeyi
Hickey's tree-clubmoss
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Pinguicula vulgaris
Common Butterwort
Huperzia selago
Leucorrhinia hudsonica
Hudsonian Whiteface
Porpidia crustulata
Physcia caesia
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
oak fern
Polytrichum piliferum
Bristly Haircap
Abies balsamea
Eastern Fir
Carex arctata
Compressed Sedge
Carex media
closed-head sedge
Streptopus amplexifolius
Cucumber-Root
Streptopus lanceolatus
Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk
Lilium philadelphicum
Red Wood Lily
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Labrador-Tea
Pyrola asarifolia
large wintergreen
Diervilla lonicera
Northern Bush Honeysuckle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Keweenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Passage Island. 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 Passage Islandwithin Keweenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.