Benton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Benton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton 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 Kennewick, Benton County hosts 317% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kennewick

+317% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Very Common5 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common5 obs.

Erigeron piperianus

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Very Common4 obs.

Erigeron poliospermus

hairy-seed daisy

Common4 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Common4 obs.

Astragalus succumbens

Common4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common4 obs.

Balsamorhiza rosea

Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional3 obs.

Townsendia florifera

Occasional3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Rare3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Benton County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Kennewick

Importance: 0.45

24 species

+317% vs. current

Richland

Importance: 0.43

70 species

+43% vs. current

Prosser

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

West Richland

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Benton City

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% 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 Benton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Benton County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Kennewick

Importance: 0.45

24 species

+317% vs. current

Richland

Importance: 0.43

70 species

+43% vs. current

Prosser

Importance: 0.39

4 species

+2400% vs. current

West Richland

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Benton City

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Kennewick

+317% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Very Common5 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common5 obs.

Erigeron piperianus

Very Common4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Very Common4 obs.

Erigeron poliospermus

hairy-seed daisy

Common4 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Common4 obs.

Astragalus succumbens

Common4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common4 obs.

Balsamorhiza rosea

Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common3 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Occasional3 obs.

Townsendia florifera

Occasional3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Rare3 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare3 obs.

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