Clinton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinton Township ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Macomb County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, Clinton Township hosts 631% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 17 Macomb County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+631% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Vitis riparia

riverbank grape

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+631% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1257% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+86% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-5% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

MacOmb Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Chesterfield Township

Importance: 0.39

51 species

+86% vs. current

Mount Clemens

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+375% 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

+73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+631% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1257% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+86% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-5% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

MacOmb Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-5% vs. current

Chesterfield Township

Importance: 0.39

51 species

+86% vs. current

Mount Clemens

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+375% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+631% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common3 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Vitis riparia

riverbank grape

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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