Manchester Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Manchester Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Washtenaw 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 49 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common10 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common3 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Common3 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Rare2 obs.

Polites origenes

Crossline Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

+20% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Washtenaw County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washtenaw County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.47

83 species

+20% vs. current

Washtenaw County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Charter Township Of Ypsilanti

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

South Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Mill Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Crooked Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dix Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 49 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common10 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common5 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common4 obs.

Campanulastrum americanum

American bellflower

Very Common4 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus scandens

staffvine

Common3 obs.

Euphyes vestris

Dun Skipper

Common3 obs.

Solidago rigida

Stiff-Leaved Goldenrod

Common3 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Common3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional2 obs.

Carex grayi

Gray'S Bur Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Occasional2 obs.

Physostegia virginiana

obedient plant

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox pilosa

prairie phlox

Rare2 obs.

Polites origenes

Crossline Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare2 obs.

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