Rochester Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Rochester Hills ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 6% more documented species, Rochester Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 58 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-6% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-6% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1467% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-6% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-6% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-6% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+13% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+18% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+262% 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

+27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-6% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1467% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-6% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-6% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-6% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+13% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+18% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+262% 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 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 58 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Very Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Nasturtium officinale

Occasional2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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