Ferry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ferry County ecosystem supports 76 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Ferry County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Camille Lake, Ferry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Ferry 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Camille Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Antennaria racemosa

racemose pussytoes

Very Common2 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common2 obs.

Penstemon confertus

yellow beardtongue

Common2 obs.

Dendragapus obscurus

Dusky Grouse

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Common2 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

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Hadena ectrapela

Occasional1 obs.

Glena nigricaria

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Stenoporpia excelsaria

Occasional1 obs.

Aplocera plagiata

treble-bar

Occasional1 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Rare1 obs.

Phaeoura mexicanaria

Rare1 obs.

Priacma serrata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2433%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ferry County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Republic

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Curlew Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7500% 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 Ferry County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2433%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Ferry County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Republic

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+1800% vs. current

Curlew Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+7500% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Camille Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 76 total documented species.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Antennaria racemosa

racemose pussytoes

Very Common2 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common2 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common2 obs.

Penstemon confertus

yellow beardtongue

Common2 obs.

Dendragapus obscurus

Dusky Grouse

Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common2 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Common2 obs.

Pholisora catullus

Common Sootywing

Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Hadena ectrapela

Occasional1 obs.

Glena nigricaria

Occasional1 obs.

Lepus americanus

Varying Hare

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Stenoporpia excelsaria

Occasional1 obs.

Aplocera plagiata

treble-bar

Occasional1 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Rare1 obs.

Phaeoura mexicanaria

Rare1 obs.

Priacma serrata

Rare1 obs.

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