Whitman County

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitman County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Whitman County, Washington, 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 Pullman, Whitman County hosts 127% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Whitman County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pullman

+127% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Very Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Very Common4 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common4 obs.

Claytonia perfoliata

Common4 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Common4 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common4 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common3 obs.

Trillium petiolatum

Purple Trillium

Common3 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional3 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Occasional3 obs.

Physocarpus malvaceus

mallow-leaved ninebark

Occasional3 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Rare3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Whitman County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pullman

Importance: 0.45

44 species

+127% vs. current

Sheep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% 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 Whitman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Whitman County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pullman

Importance: 0.45

44 species

+127% vs. current

Sheep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+2400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pullman

+127% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Very Common8 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Very Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Very Common4 obs.

Geranium viscosissimum

sticky geranium

Common4 obs.

Claytonia perfoliata

Common4 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Common4 obs.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Common4 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common3 obs.

Trillium petiolatum

Purple Trillium

Common3 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional3 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

wayside gromwell

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Occasional3 obs.

Physocarpus malvaceus

mallow-leaved ninebark

Occasional3 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Rare3 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare3 obs.

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