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Six Island Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Six Island Pond ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in midland 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 Midland County nearby has 94% more documented species, Six Island Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 midland county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

6
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
6
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
2
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional1 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 7 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Midland County
-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.
Ondatra zibethicus

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common2 obs.
Potamogeton crispus

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Very Common2 obs.
Elodea canadensis

Elodea canadensis

Canadian waterweed

Very Common1 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Midland County

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Six Island Pondwithin Midland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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