Klickitat County

Ecosystem Overview

The Klickitat County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Klickitat 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 Locke Lake, Klickitat County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Klickitat 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. Locke Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Very Common30 obs.

Lithophragma parviflorum

small-flowered rock-star

Very Common23 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common19 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Very Common19 obs.

Pentagramma triangularis

goldenback fern

Very Common19 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Common18 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Common17 obs.

Crocidium multicaule

common spring gold

Common17 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Common17 obs.

Eriogonum compositum

Common16 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common14 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Occasional14 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional13 obs.

Trifolium macrocephalum

large-head clover

Occasional12 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional12 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional10 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional10 obs.

Anthriscus caucalis

Bur Chervil

Rare10 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Rare9 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' mock-orange

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Klickitat County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Rowland Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Spearfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Maryhill

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

White Salmon

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lyle

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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 Klickitat County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Klickitat County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Rowland Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Spearfish Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Maryhill

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

White Salmon

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lyle

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% 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. Locke Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Very Common30 obs.

Lithophragma parviflorum

small-flowered rock-star

Very Common23 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Very Common19 obs.

Triteleia grandiflora

Douglas' brodiaea

Very Common19 obs.

Pentagramma triangularis

goldenback fern

Very Common19 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Common18 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Common17 obs.

Crocidium multicaule

common spring gold

Common17 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Common17 obs.

Eriogonum compositum

Common16 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common14 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Occasional14 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional13 obs.

Trifolium macrocephalum

large-head clover

Occasional12 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional12 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional10 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional10 obs.

Anthriscus caucalis

Bur Chervil

Rare10 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Rare9 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' mock-orange

Rare9 obs.

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