Oakland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oakland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 58 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common29 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common25 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common20 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common17 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common17 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common16 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common15 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common14 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional13 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional12 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional12 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional12 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional12 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Rare12 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare12 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+20% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+25% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+285% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

+6% 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

100

Species Count

+35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

+20% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

+25% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+285% vs. current

Rochester Hills

Importance: 0.43

94 species

+6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 58 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common29 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common25 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common20 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common20 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common17 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common17 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common16 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common16 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common15 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common14 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional13 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional13 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional12 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional12 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional12 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional12 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Rare12 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare12 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare12 obs.

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