Sanilac County
Ecosystem Overview
The Sanilac County ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in sanilac county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Sandusky, Sanilac County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 sanilac county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Saururus cernuus
Lizard'S Tail
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Trifolium dubium
Suckling clover
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Neogobius melanostomus
Round goby
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Hormaphis hamamelidis
Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Poecilocapsus lineatus
Viburnum lentago
nannyberry
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Lilium michiganense
Michigan lily
Bromus inermis
Smooth brome
Noctua pronuba
large yellow underwing
Viburnum opulus
guelder rose
Phyllocnistis vitifoliella
Agromyza vockerothi
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Regional Wildlife Network
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