Grant County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grant County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Moses Lake, Grant County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Moses Lake

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum thymoides

thyme-leaf wild buckwheat

Very Common40 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common27 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Very Common23 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Very Common21 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Common16 obs.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Hooker's balsamroot

Common15 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Common14 obs.

Phemeranthus spinescens

spiny fameflower

Common14 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common14 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Common14 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Occasional14 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional13 obs.

Erigeron linearis

desert yellow fleabane

Occasional12 obs.

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

Occasional12 obs.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Occasional11 obs.

Astragalus succumbens

Occasional11 obs.

Nestotus stenophyllus

narrow-leaf mock goldenweed

Rare11 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare10 obs.

Allium scilloides

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Moses Lake

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Parklake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Corral Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Potholes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dry Falls Lake

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grand Coulee

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soap Lake

Importance: 0.27

22 species

+355% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Moses Lake

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Parklake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Corral Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Potholes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dry Falls Lake

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grand Coulee

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Soap Lake

Importance: 0.27

22 species

+355% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Moses Lake

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum thymoides

thyme-leaf wild buckwheat

Very Common40 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Very Common27 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Very Common23 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Very Common21 obs.

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common18 obs.

Delphinium nuttallianum

Common16 obs.

Balsamorhiza hookeri

Hooker's balsamroot

Common15 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Common14 obs.

Phemeranthus spinescens

spiny fameflower

Common14 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common14 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Common14 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Occasional14 obs.

Lithophragma glabrum

bulbous prairie-star

Occasional13 obs.

Erigeron linearis

desert yellow fleabane

Occasional12 obs.

Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

Occasional12 obs.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Occasional11 obs.

Astragalus succumbens

Occasional11 obs.

Nestotus stenophyllus

narrow-leaf mock goldenweed

Rare11 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare10 obs.

Allium scilloides

Rare9 obs.

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