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Rush Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Rush Lake ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in livingston county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Livingston County nearby has 93% more documented species, Rush Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 18 livingston county County natural areas, placing it in the 39th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

7
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
7
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#11
Regional Rank
Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#11 of 18 locations
39th percentile for diversity
vs. Livingston County
-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Lampsilis siliquoidea

Fatmucket

Very Common2 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.
Cygnus olor

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common1 obs.
Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.
Cyprinella spiloptera

Cyprinella spiloptera

Spotfin Shiner

Common1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Livingston County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Rush Lakewithin Livingston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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