Putnam Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Putnam Township ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in livingston county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Livingston County nearby has 64% more documented species, Putnam Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 18 livingston county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.
Leonurus cardiaca
motherwort
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Acraspis villosa
Poanes massasoit
Mulberrywing
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Armillaria mellea
Honey Fungus
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Juniperus communis
juniper
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Lespedeza capitata
Round-Head Lespedeza
Melilotus albus
white melilot
Aquilegia canadensis
Colorado Columbine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Livingston County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Putnam Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Putnam Townshipwithin Livingston County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.