Mason County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mason County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason 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 Shelton, Mason County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Mason County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 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. Shelton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common13 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common10 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common10 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Very Common10 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common10 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Common9 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common9 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common9 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common8 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common8 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Common8 obs.

Valeriana sitchensis

Swamp Valerian

Occasional8 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional7 obs.

Nothochelone nemorosa

woodland beardtongue

Occasional7 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional7 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional7 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Rare7 obs.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

bristly bearberry

Rare7 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Howell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mason Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Spencer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Scarification Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Harstine Island

Importance: 0.33

17 species

+488% vs. current

Skokomish

Importance: 0.26

24 species

+317% 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 Mason County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Howell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mason Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Spencer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Scarification Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Harstine Island

Importance: 0.33

17 species

+488% vs. current

Skokomish

Importance: 0.26

24 species

+317% 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. Shelton

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Very Common13 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Very Common10 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common10 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Very Common10 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common10 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Common9 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common9 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common9 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common8 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common8 obs.

Pilophorus acicularis

Common8 obs.

Valeriana sitchensis

Swamp Valerian

Occasional8 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional7 obs.

Nothochelone nemorosa

woodland beardtongue

Occasional7 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional7 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional7 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Rare7 obs.

Arctostaphylos columbiana

bristly bearberry

Rare7 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Rare7 obs.

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