Cowlitz County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cowlitz County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Cowlitz 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 Longview, Cowlitz County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Cowlitz County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Longview

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common13 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Very Common9 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Very Common7 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common6 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common5 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common5 obs.

Alnus rubra

Western alder

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cowlitz County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Longview

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kelso

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kress Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kalama

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% 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 Cowlitz County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Cowlitz County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Longview

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Kelso

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kress Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kalama

Importance: 0.31

5 species

+1900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Longview

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common13 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Very Common9 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Very Common7 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common6 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common5 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common5 obs.

Alnus rubra

Western alder

Common5 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Occasional4 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional4 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

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