Addison Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Addison Township ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Oakland County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Southfield nearby has 46% more documented species, Addison Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 58 Oakland County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 58 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common4 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common3 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Very Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common2 obs.

Betula pumila

American Dwarf Birch

Common2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Agonopterix pulvipennella

Common1 obs.

Agonopterix clemensella

Common1 obs.

Agonopterix atrodorsella

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellinia nigrohirtula

Occasional1 obs.

Mompha stellella

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Agonopterix curvilineella

Rare1 obs.

Phyllonorycter apparella

Aspen leaf blotch miner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+800% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-46% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-35% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-32% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+108% 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

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oakland County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Southfield

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Pontiac

Importance: 0.47

6 species

+800% vs. current

Royal Oak

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-46% vs. current

Farmington Hills

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Oakland County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Troy

Importance: 0.45

83 species

-35% vs. current

Auburn Hills

Importance: 0.44

80 species

-32% vs. current

Novi

Importance: 0.43

26 species

+108% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 58 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 58 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Southfield

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common4 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Very Common3 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Very Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias incarnata

Pleurisy Root

Very Common2 obs.

Pycnanthemum virginianum

Virginia Mountain Mint

Common2 obs.

Betula pumila

American Dwarf Birch

Common2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Agonopterix pulvipennella

Common1 obs.

Agonopterix clemensella

Common1 obs.

Agonopterix atrodorsella

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellinia nigrohirtula

Occasional1 obs.

Mompha stellella

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Ambloplites rupestris

Goggle Eye

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare1 obs.

Agonopterix curvilineella

Rare1 obs.

Phyllonorycter apparella

Aspen leaf blotch miner

Rare1 obs.

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