Grays Harbor County

Ecosystem Overview

The Grays Harbor County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Grays Harbor 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 Aberdeen, Grays Harbor County hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Grays Harbor County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 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. Aberdeen

+488% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common154 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Very Common23 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Very Common23 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Very Common22 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common17 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common17 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common16 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Common14 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common14 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common13 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Common13 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional12 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Occasional12 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional11 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Occasional10 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Occasional10 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional10 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Rare10 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Rare9 obs.

Dendraster excentricus

eccentric sand dollar sea urchin

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

+223% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+400% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

+127% 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 Grays Harbor County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+488% vs. current

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

+223% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Montesano

Importance: 0.35

38 species

+163% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+400% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

+127% 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. Aberdeen

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common154 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Very Common23 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Very Common23 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Very Common22 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common17 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common17 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common16 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Common14 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common14 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common13 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Common13 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional12 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Occasional12 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional11 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Occasional10 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Occasional10 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional10 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Rare10 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Rare9 obs.

Dendraster excentricus

eccentric sand dollar sea urchin

Rare9 obs.

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