Chelan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chelan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Chelan 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 Wenatchee, Chelan County hosts 567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Chelan County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Wenatchee

+567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lewisiopsis tweedyi

Tweedy's pussypaws

Very Common30 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Very Common30 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common26 obs.

Calochortus lyallii

Lyall's mariposa lily

Very Common22 obs.

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common20 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Common18 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Common18 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Common15 obs.

Cacaliopsis nardosmia

silvercrown

Common15 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common15 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional14 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Occasional14 obs.

Lewisia columbiana

Columbia lewisia

Occasional14 obs.

Larix lyallii

timberline larch

Occasional13 obs.

Cystopteris fragilis

brittle bladder fern

Occasional13 obs.

Clematis occidentalis

Western Blue Virginsbower

Occasional13 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Rare12 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Rare12 obs.

Heuchera cylindrica

lava alumroot

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chelan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Wenatchee

Importance: 0.45

15 species

+567% vs. current

Hope Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Chelan

Importance: 0.32

18 species

+456% vs. current

Lake Chelan

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% 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 Chelan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chelan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Wenatchee

Importance: 0.45

15 species

+567% vs. current

Hope Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.32

16 species

+525% vs. current

Chelan

Importance: 0.32

18 species

+456% vs. current

Lake Chelan

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+1567% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Wenatchee

+567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lewisiopsis tweedyi

Tweedy's pussypaws

Very Common30 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Very Common30 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common26 obs.

Calochortus lyallii

Lyall's mariposa lily

Very Common22 obs.

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common20 obs.

Paxistima myrsinites

goatbrush

Common18 obs.

Ceanothus velutinus

big buckbrush

Common18 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Common15 obs.

Cacaliopsis nardosmia

silvercrown

Common15 obs.

Hydrophyllum capitatum

dwarf waterleaf

Common15 obs.

Erythronium grandiflorum

glacier-lily

Occasional14 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Occasional14 obs.

Lewisia columbiana

Columbia lewisia

Occasional14 obs.

Larix lyallii

timberline larch

Occasional13 obs.

Cystopteris fragilis

brittle bladder fern

Occasional13 obs.

Clematis occidentalis

Western Blue Virginsbower

Occasional13 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Rare12 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

spear-leaved stonecrop

Rare12 obs.

Heuchera cylindrica

lava alumroot

Rare12 obs.

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