Lewis County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lewis County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis 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 Centralia, Lewis County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Centralia

+194% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Very Common25 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common18 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Very Common17 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Very Common15 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common15 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common15 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Common13 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common13 obs.

Aruncus dioicus

Common Goatsbeard

Common13 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Common12 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common12 obs.

Rubus lasiococcus

rough-fruit dewberry

Occasional12 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional11 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional11 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional11 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Occasional11 obs.

Adenocaulon bicolor

trail plant

Occasional11 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Rare11 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Rare11 obs.

Nothochelone nemorosa

woodland beardtongue

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Centralia

Importance: 0.41

34 species

+194% vs. current

Chehalis

Importance: 0.36

38 species

+163% vs. current

Snow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mossyrock

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Winlock

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fords Prairie

Importance: 0.24

19 species

+426% vs. current

Mayfield Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Centralia

Importance: 0.41

34 species

+194% vs. current

Chehalis

Importance: 0.36

38 species

+163% vs. current

Snow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Mossyrock

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Winlock

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fords Prairie

Importance: 0.24

19 species

+426% vs. current

Mayfield Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Centralia

+194% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Very Common25 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Very Common18 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Very Common17 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Very Common15 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common15 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common15 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Common13 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common13 obs.

Aruncus dioicus

Common Goatsbeard

Common13 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Common12 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common12 obs.

Rubus lasiococcus

rough-fruit dewberry

Occasional12 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional11 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional11 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional11 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Occasional11 obs.

Adenocaulon bicolor

trail plant

Occasional11 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Rare11 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Rare11 obs.

Nothochelone nemorosa

woodland beardtongue

Rare10 obs.

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