Shelby Charter Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Shelby Charter Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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, Shelby Charter Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 17 macomb county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Cardamine douglassii
purple cress
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Cerioporus squamosus
Betula alleghaniensis
swamp birch
Menispermum canadense
Yellow Parilla
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Asarum canadense
wild ginger
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Pimephales promelas
fathead minnow
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in MacOmb County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shelby Charter Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shelby Charter Townshipwithin MacOmb County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.