Okanogan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Okanogan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Okanogan 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 Buffalo Lake , Okanogan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Okanogan County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffalo Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larix lyallii

timberline larch

Very Common25 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

Alpine Fireweed

Very Common7 obs.

Rhododendron albiflorum

white rhododendron

Very Common7 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Common6 obs.

Luetkea pectinata

partridgefoot

Common6 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common6 obs.

Lewisia columbiana

Columbia lewisia

Common5 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common5 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Polystichum lonchitis

Holly Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional5 obs.

Pellaea breweri

Brewer's cliffbrake

Occasional5 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional5 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Occasional4 obs.

Luina hypoleuca

silverback luina

Occasional4 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Rare4 obs.

Orthilia secunda

toothed wintergreen

Rare4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okanogan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Omak

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Okanogan

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Winthrop

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Riverside

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tonasket

Importance: 0.21

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 Okanogan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Okanogan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Omak

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Okanogan

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.29

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Winthrop

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Riverside

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tonasket

Importance: 0.21

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Buffalo Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larix lyallii

timberline larch

Very Common25 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Very Common8 obs.

Chamaenerion latifolium

Alpine Fireweed

Very Common7 obs.

Rhododendron albiflorum

white rhododendron

Very Common7 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Common6 obs.

Luetkea pectinata

partridgefoot

Common6 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common6 obs.

Lewisia columbiana

Columbia lewisia

Common5 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common5 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Polystichum lonchitis

Holly Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional5 obs.

Pellaea breweri

Brewer's cliffbrake

Occasional5 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Occasional5 obs.

Acer glabrum

Rocky Mountain maple

Occasional4 obs.

Luina hypoleuca

silverback luina

Occasional4 obs.

Phacelia sericea

silky phacelia

Rare4 obs.

Orthilia secunda

toothed wintergreen

Rare4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare4 obs.

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