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MacOmb Township

Ecosystem Overview

The MacOmb Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in macomb 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. Compared to nearby St. Clair Shores, MacOmb Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 17 macomb county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
91
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 17 locations
82th percentile for diversity
vs. St. Clair Shores
+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common9 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common7 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common6 obs.
Thlaspi arvense

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Very Common5 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common4 obs.
Harmonia axyridis

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common4 obs.
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.
Chenopodium album

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Common3 obs.
Cardamine hirsuta

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional3 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional3 obs.
Ambrosia trifida

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional3 obs.
Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional3 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.
Nepeta cataria

Nepeta cataria

Catnip

Occasional3 obs.
Echinocystis lobata

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Rare3 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.
Dolichovespula arenaria

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

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🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)

St. Clair Shores

Unique habitat supporting 13 species. Ideal for discovering specialized wildlife communities.

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Warren

Intimate natural area with 7 documented species. Perfect for quiet wildlife observation.

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species

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement MacOmb Townshipwithin MacOmb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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