Pacific County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pacific County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Pacific 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 McKenzie Lagoon, Pacific County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Pacific County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. McKenzie Lagoon

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polypodium scouleri

leather-leaved polypody

Very Common11 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common11 obs.

Lactarius rufus

Rufous Milkcap

Very Common9 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common9 obs.

Morella californica

California bayberry

Very Common7 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common7 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common6 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Common6 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common6 obs.

Alloclavaria purpurea

Purple Spindles

Common6 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common6 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional6 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Occasional5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional5 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Suillus umbonatus

Occasional5 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Pacific County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Loomis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ilwaco

Importance: 0.31

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Raymond

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Tokeland

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ocean Park

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% 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 Pacific County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Pacific County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Loomis Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ilwaco

Importance: 0.31

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Raymond

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.29

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Tokeland

Importance: 0.28

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Ocean Park

Importance: 0.26

27 species

+270% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. McKenzie Lagoon

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polypodium scouleri

leather-leaved polypody

Very Common11 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common11 obs.

Lactarius rufus

Rufous Milkcap

Very Common9 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common9 obs.

Morella californica

California bayberry

Very Common7 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common7 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common6 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Common6 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common6 obs.

Alloclavaria purpurea

Purple Spindles

Common6 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Common6 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional6 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Occasional5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional5 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional5 obs.

Suillus umbonatus

Occasional5 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Rare5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare4 obs.

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