Asotin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Asotin County ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Asotin County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Steamboat Island, Asotin County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Asotin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Steamboat Island

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Very Common2 obs.

Calochortus elegans

Common2 obs.

Balsamorhiza serrata

Common2 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Poa bulbosa

Bulbous bluegrass

Common2 obs.

Frasera fastigiata

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Trifolium macrocephalum

large-head clover

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium latifolium

broadleaf clover

Occasional2 obs.

Paeonia brownii

Brown's peony

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox viscida

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Mischocyttarus flavitarsis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Asotin County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarkston

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+878% vs. current

West Clarkston-highland

Importance: 0.18

6 species

+1367% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Asotin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1000%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Asotin County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarkston

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+878% vs. current

West Clarkston-highland

Importance: 0.18

6 species

+1367% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Steamboat Island

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Very Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Very Common2 obs.

Calochortus elegans

Common2 obs.

Balsamorhiza serrata

Common2 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Poa bulbosa

Bulbous bluegrass

Common2 obs.

Frasera fastigiata

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Trifolium macrocephalum

large-head clover

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium latifolium

broadleaf clover

Occasional2 obs.

Paeonia brownii

Brown's peony

Occasional2 obs.

Phlox viscida

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Mischocyttarus flavitarsis

Rare1 obs.

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