Grant Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Grant Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Michigan, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #43 for species diversity among 730 Michigan natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 730 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Very Common6 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Very Common6 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common5 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common5 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common5 obs.

Lonicera canadensis

Canada Fly-Honeysuckle

Common5 obs.

Goodyera tesselata

Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional5 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium ovalifolium

oval-leaf bilberry

Occasional4 obs.

Andersonglossum boreale

Northern Hound'S-Tongue

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 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 Michigan.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Michigan

Nearby Natural Areas

Michigan

Importance: 0.75

100 species

0% vs. current

Detroit

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% vs. current

Ann Arbor

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansing

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Grand Rapids

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Kalamazoo

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

City Of Flint

Importance: 0.52

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dearborn

Importance: 0.50

93 species

+8% 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 730 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 730 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Michigan

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Lonicera dioica

Limber Honeysuckle

Very Common8 obs.

Shepherdia canadensis

Canadian Buffalo-Berry

Very Common6 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Very Common6 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common5 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common5 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common5 obs.

Lonicera canadensis

Canada Fly-Honeysuckle

Common5 obs.

Goodyera tesselata

Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional5 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional4 obs.

Vaccinium ovalifolium

oval-leaf bilberry

Occasional4 obs.

Andersonglossum boreale

Northern Hound'S-Tongue

Occasional4 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional4 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare3 obs.

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