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Lima Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lima Township ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in washtenaw county, michigan, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Ann Arbor nearby has 68% more documented species, Lima Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 49 washtenaw county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

32
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
30
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
17
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#22
Regional Rank
Out of 49 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common10 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#22 of 49 locations
55th percentile for diversity
vs. Ann Arbor
-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common3 obs.
Acraspis erinacei

Acraspis erinacei

Very Common1 obs.
Lophocampa caryae

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Lithobates sylvaticus

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Pseudacris triseriata

Pseudacris triseriata

Striped Chorus Frog

Very Common1 obs.
Storeria occipitomaculata

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common1 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.
Carex tuckermanii

Carex tuckermanii

Tuckerman's sedge

Common1 obs.
Carex muskingumensis

Carex muskingumensis

Muskingum sedge

Common1 obs.
Dioscorea villosa

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Occasional1 obs.
Quercus bicolor

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Occasional1 obs.
Galium concinnum

Galium concinnum

shining bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.
Galium boreale

Galium boreale

northern bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.
Phlox paniculata

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.
Lupinus perennis

Lupinus perennis

Blue-Bean

Occasional1 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare1 obs.
Helianthus divaricatus

Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower

Rare1 obs.
Gentiana andrewsii

Gentiana andrewsii

closed gentian

Rare1 obs.

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