Clinton Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Clinton Township ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in macomb county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, Clinton Township hosts 631% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 17 macomb county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Vitis riparia
riverbank grape
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacOmb County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Clinton Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Clinton Townshipwithin MacOmb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.