MacKinac Island
Ecosystem Overview
The MacKinac Island ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in mackinac county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mackinac County nearby has 9% more documented species, MacKinac Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 mackinac county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Bellis perennis
daisy
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
Valeriana officinalis
common valerian
Cypripedium parviflorum
American Yellow Lady'S-Slipper
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Convallaria majalis
lily-of-the-valley
Udea rubigalis
Celery Leaftier Moth
Lonicera dioica
Limber Honeysuckle
Myrrhis odorata
sweet cicely
Clemensia albata
Little White Lichen Moth
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Parapoynx maculalis
Dasiphora fruticosa
Widdy
Noctua pronuba
large yellow underwing
Archips purpurana
Omnivorous Leafroller Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacKinac County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement MacKinac Islandwithin MacKinac County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.