Dexter Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Dexter Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw 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. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Cirsium muticum
Swamp Thistle
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Packera aurea
Liferoot
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lomographa glomeraria
Nemoria bistriaria
Red-Fringed Emerald Moth
Mellilla xanthometata
Orange Wing Moth
Carya cordiformis
Pignut
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Parthenocissus inserta
false virginia creeper
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Juniperus communis
juniper
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Phoberia atomaris
Common Oak Moth
Argyrotaenia mariana
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washtenaw County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Dexter Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Dexter Townshipwithin Washtenaw County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.