Genesee County

Ecosystem Overview

The Genesee County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Genesee County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby City of Flint, Genesee County hosts 2250% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Genesee County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Flint

+2250% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Rare1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1075%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Genesee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2250% vs. current

Flint Township

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Cochrane Drain-kearsley Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4600% vs. current

City Of Burton

Importance: 0.30

43 species

+119% vs. current

Swartz Creek

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Mount Morris Township

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3033% vs. current

Mundy Township

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Grand Blanc Township

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3033% 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 Genesee County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1075%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Genesee County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2250% vs. current

Flint Township

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Cochrane Drain-kearsley Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4600% vs. current

City Of Burton

Importance: 0.30

43 species

+119% vs. current

Swartz Creek

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Mount Morris Township

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3033% vs. current

Mundy Township

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Grand Blanc Township

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3033% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Flint

+2250% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Very Common3 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Tremex columba

Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Rare1 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Rare1 obs.

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