Clay Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Clay Township ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 41 taxonomic genera. Located in Saint Clair County, Michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Port Huron, Clay Township hosts 2% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 Saint Clair County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Huron

+2% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common24 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common9 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common2 obs.

Neoplea striola

Common2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Common1 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Common1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Common1 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Belostoma flumineum

Occasional1 obs.

Percina caprodes

Log Perch

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Clair County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Huron

Importance: 0.44

41 species

+2% vs. current

Saint Clair County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-58% vs. current

Pine River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1300% vs. current

Kettlewell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Harsens Island

in Clay Township

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+2000% vs. current

St. Clair

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-58% vs. current

Algonac

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Fort Gratiot Township

Importance: 0.28

39 species

+8% 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 Saint Clair County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Saint Clair County County, Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Port Huron

Importance: 0.44

41 species

+2% vs. current

Saint Clair County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-58% vs. current

Pine River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1300% vs. current

Kettlewell Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Harsens Island

in Clay Township

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+2000% vs. current

St. Clair

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-58% vs. current

Algonac

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Fort Gratiot Township

Importance: 0.28

39 species

+8% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Port Huron

+2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common24 obs.

Etheostoma caeruleum

Rainbow darter

Very Common9 obs.

Sander vitreus

Pike-Perch

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Very Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common2 obs.

Neoplea striola

Common2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Common1 obs.

Nocomis biguttatus

Hornyhead chub

Common1 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Common1 obs.

Noturus flavus

Stonecat

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Belostoma flumineum

Occasional1 obs.

Percina caprodes

Log Perch

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

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