Farmington Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Farmington Hills ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 58 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+20% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+25% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+285% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

+6% 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

100

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+20% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+25% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+285% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 58 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Common2 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Occasional2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Trachysida mutabilis

Rare1 obs.

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