Mount Clemens

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Clemens ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Macomb County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens hosts 54% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 17 Macomb County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 17 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+54% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Scalopus aquaticus

Eastern Mole

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+54% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+186% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

-61% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-80% vs. current

MacOmb Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-80% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.42

95 species

-79% vs. current

Chesterfield Township

Importance: 0.39

51 species

-61% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Macomb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+54% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+186% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

-61% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-80% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-80% vs. current

MacOmb Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-80% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.42

95 species

-79% vs. current

Chesterfield Township

Importance: 0.39

51 species

-61% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 17 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+54% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Scalopus aquaticus

Eastern Mole

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Symphyotrichum lateriflorum

Calico Aster

Rare1 obs.

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