Columbus Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Columbus Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in saint clair 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 Port Huron, Columbus Township hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 23 saint clair county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Allium canadense
Wild Garlic
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris triseriata
Striped Chorus Frog
Carex grayi
Gray'S Bur Sedge
Polygonia comma
Eastern Comma
Cardamine douglassii
purple cress
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Trillium erectum
Bethroot
Trillium grandiflorum
Large-Flower Trillium
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Saint Clair County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Columbus Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Columbus Townshipwithin Saint Clair County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.