Chesterfield Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesterfield Township ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Macomb 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. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield Township hosts 292% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 17 Macomb County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+292% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+292% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+629% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

0% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

MacOmb Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.42

95 species

-46% vs. current

Mount Clemens

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+155% 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 Macomb County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+292% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+629% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

0% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-49% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

MacOmb Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.42

95 species

-46% vs. current

Mount Clemens

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+155% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 17 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+292% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Porzana carolina

Sora

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Rare1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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