Oak Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Oak Park ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 44% more documented species, Oak Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 58 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-44% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Very Common3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common2 obs.

Puccinia coronata

Crown Rust Of Oats

Very Common2 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Very Common1 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Glistening Inkcap

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Marasmius oreades

Fairy Ring Marasmius

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Isodontia elegans

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+833% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-44% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-33% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-30% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+115% 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

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+833% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-44% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-33% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-30% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+115% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 58 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Very Common3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common2 obs.

Puccinia coronata

Crown Rust Of Oats

Very Common2 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Very Common1 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Glistening Inkcap

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common1 obs.

Marasmius oreades

Fairy Ring Marasmius

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Occasional1 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Isodontia elegans

Rare1 obs.

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