Ypsilanti

Ecosystem Overview

The Ypsilanti ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 17% more documented species, Ypsilanti offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 49 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common83 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common34 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common26 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common17 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common13 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common11 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common11 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common8 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common7 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common7 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional5 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Occasional4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Rhytisma americanum

Rare3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Rare3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-17% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-17% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+592% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+655% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+938% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1975% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1975% 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 Washtenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+98%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-17% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-17% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+592% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+655% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+938% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1975% vs. current

Little Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1975% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 49 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common83 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common34 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common26 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common17 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common13 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common11 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common11 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common8 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common7 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common7 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common7 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional5 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional5 obs.

Veronica polita

grey speedwell

Occasional4 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional4 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional4 obs.

Rhytisma americanum

Rare3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Rare3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare3 obs.

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