Marquette Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Marquette Island ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in mackinac county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mackinac County nearby has 43% more documented species, Marquette Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 mackinac county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Acer spicatum
Moose Maple
Scutellaria galericulata
skullcap
Phegopteris connectilis
beech fern
Lysimachia terrestris
Swamp Loosestrife
Clinopodium arkansanum
Limestone Calamint
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Gentianopsis virgata
small fringed-gentian
Triantha glutinosa
Glutinous Tofieldia
Moneses uniflora
One-Flowered Shinleaf
Orthilia secunda
toothed wintergreen
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Rhynchospora alba
White Beakrush
Schoenoplectus pungens
sharp club-rush
Schoenoplectus acutus
Tule
Huperzia lucidula
shining fir-moss
Juniperus horizontalis
Prostrate Juniper
Lestes dryas
scarce emerald damselfly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacKinac County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Marquette Islandwithin MacKinac County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.