Skagit County

Ecosystem Overview

The Skagit County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Skagit 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 25 Skagit County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 25 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

0% 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 Common385 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common138 obs.

Larix lyallii

timberline larch

Very Common96 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common81 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Very Common66 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Common64 obs.

Abies amabilis

Lovley Fir

Common45 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common42 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common42 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Common41 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common40 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional35 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Occasional34 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional31 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Occasional30 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Occasional29 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Occasional28 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Rare27 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Rare26 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.41

70 species

+43% vs. current

Summer Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Lake Cavanaugh

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Skagit County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+285%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.41

70 species

+43% vs. current

Summer Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Lake Cavanaugh

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 25 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common385 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common138 obs.

Larix lyallii

timberline larch

Very Common96 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common81 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Very Common66 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Common64 obs.

Abies amabilis

Lovley Fir

Common45 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common42 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common42 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Common41 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common40 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional35 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Occasional34 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Occasional31 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Occasional30 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Occasional29 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Occasional28 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Rare27 obs.

Picea engelmannii

Engelmann spruce

Rare26 obs.

Cygnus buccinator

trumpeter swan

Rare26 obs.

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