Auburn Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Auburn Hills ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 20% more documented species, Auburn Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 58 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-20% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common3 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common3 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-20% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-20% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-4% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+208% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-15% 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 Oakland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-20% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1233% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-20% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-4% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+208% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-15% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 58 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common3 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common3 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common3 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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