Southfield Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Southfield Township ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 25% more documented species, Southfield Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 58 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-25% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Common1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Carmenta ithacae

Occasional1 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Phytoliriomyza melampyga

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-25% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-25% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-25% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-25% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-10% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-6% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+188% 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

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-25% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-25% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-25% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-25% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-10% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-6% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+188% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 58 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Veronicastrum virginicum

Virginia Culver'S Root

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.

Penstemon digitalis

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Echinacea purpurea

eastern purple coneflower

Common2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Common1 obs.

Rhamphomyia longicauda

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Carmenta ithacae

Occasional1 obs.

Lasmigona complanata

white heelsplitter

Occasional1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Phytoliriomyza melampyga

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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