Novi

Ecosystem Overview

The Novi ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 74% more documented species, Novi offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 58 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-74% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-74% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+333% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-74% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-69% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-67% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-72% 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

-69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-74% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+333% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-74% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-74% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-69% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-67% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

-72% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 58 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional1 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Rare1 obs.

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