Hamtramck

Ecosystem Overview

The Hamtramck ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Detroit nearby has 83% more documented species, Hamtramck offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 32 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 32 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Detroit

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Mentha spicata

spearmint

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

knotgrass

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-83% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-82% vs. current

Wayne County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-83% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.45

23 species

-26% vs. current

Westland

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+467% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+143% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+325% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+467% vs. current

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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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

-83% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-82% vs. current

Wayne County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-83% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.45

23 species

-26% vs. current

Westland

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+467% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+143% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+325% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+467% 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 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 32 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Detroit

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Very Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Mentha spicata

spearmint

Common1 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Occasional1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Occasional1 obs.

Polygonum aviculare

knotgrass

Occasional1 obs.

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