MacOmb Township

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOmb Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Macomb 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 St. Clair Shores, MacOmb Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 Macomb County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common6 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Very Common5 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Common3 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional3 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+669% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+96% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.42

95 species

+5% vs. current

Chesterfield Township

Importance: 0.39

51 species

+96% vs. current

Mount Clemens

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+82%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Macomb County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

St. Clair Shores

Importance: 0.46

13 species

+669% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.45

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sterling Heights

Importance: 0.44

51 species

+96% vs. current

MacOmb County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Shelby Charter Township

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.42

95 species

+5% vs. current

Chesterfield Township

Importance: 0.39

51 species

+96% vs. current

Mount Clemens

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 17 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. St. Clair Shores

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common6 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Very Common5 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Common3 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional3 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional3 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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