Grosse Ile Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Grosse Ile Township ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Detroit nearby has 31% more documented species, Grosse Ile Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 32 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 32 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Detroit

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional2 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 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

-31% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-26% vs. current

Wayne County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-31% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.45

23 species

+200% vs. current

Westland

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+886% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Hamtramck

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+306% 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 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

-31% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

-26% vs. current

Wayne County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-31% vs. current

Livonia

Importance: 0.45

23 species

+200% vs. current

Westland

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+2200% vs. current

Taylor

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+886% vs. current

Canton

Importance: 0.42

4 species

+1625% vs. current

Hamtramck

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+306% 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 32 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 32 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Detroit

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Very Common3 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Occasional2 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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