Pearl Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Pearl Beach ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in saint clair county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Port Huron nearby has 59% more documented species, Pearl Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 23 saint clair county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.
Neogobius melanostomus
Round goby
Etheostoma caeruleum
Rainbow darter
Neoplea striola
Belostoma flumineum
Noturus flavus
Stonecat
Esox lucius
pike
Nocomis biguttatus
Hornyhead chub
Perca flavescens
Lake Perch
Percina caprodes
Log Perch
Sander vitreus
Pike-Perch
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Butomus umbellatus
Flowering Rush
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Spirodela polyrhiza
great duckweed
Micropterus dolomieu
Smallmouth Bass
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
frogbit
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Clair County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pearl Beach. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pearl Beachwithin Saint Clair County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.