Livingston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Livingston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Livingston 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. Compared to nearby Brighton, Livingston County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 18 Livingston County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 18 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Brighton

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common9 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common9 obs.

Percina caprodes

Log Perch

Very Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common7 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Common6 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common5 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional5 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional5 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Rare5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare4 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Brighton

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Wildwing Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Appleton Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pinckney

in Putnam Township

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hartland Township

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 Livingston County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Livingston County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Brighton

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Howell

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Wildwing Lake

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Rush Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Appleton Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pinckney

in Putnam Township

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Hartland Township

Importance: 0.26

11 species

+809% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 18 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Brighton

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common11 obs.

Morus alba

White mulberry

Very Common9 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common9 obs.

Percina caprodes

Log Perch

Very Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common7 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Common6 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common5 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common5 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional5 obs.

Luxilus chrysocephalus

Striped Shiner

Occasional5 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional5 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Occasional5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional5 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Rare5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare4 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Rare4 obs.

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