Scio Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Scio Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 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 #9 for species diversity among 49 Washtenaw 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 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 49 locations

82th 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.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common14 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common12 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common10 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common10 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common9 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common8 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common7 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common7 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common7 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional5 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare4 obs.

Carex granularis

Granular Sedge

Rare4 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

#9 of 49 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Ann Arbor

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Very Common19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common14 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common12 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common10 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common10 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common9 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common8 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common7 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Common7 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common7 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional6 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional5 obs.

Staphylea trifolia

American Bladdernut

Occasional5 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare4 obs.

Carex granularis

Granular Sedge

Rare4 obs.

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