Clallam County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clallam County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Clallam 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 Forks, Clallam County hosts 213% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Clallam County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Forks

+213% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Katharina tunicata

Very Common77 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common42 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common37 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common31 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common30 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common29 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Common29 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common28 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Common27 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common26 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common25 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional25 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional24 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional24 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Occasional23 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional23 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional23 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare23 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Rare22 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Rare22 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clallam County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Forks

Importance: 0.41

32 species

+213% vs. current

Sequim

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+355% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carlsborg

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+614% vs. current

Blyn

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Port Angeles East

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+194% 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 Clallam County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clallam County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Forks

Importance: 0.41

32 species

+213% vs. current

Sequim

Importance: 0.39

22 species

+355% vs. current

Deer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Grand Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Carlsborg

Importance: 0.27

14 species

+614% vs. current

Blyn

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Port Angeles East

Importance: 0.25

34 species

+194% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Forks

+213% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Katharina tunicata

Very Common77 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common42 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common37 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common31 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common30 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common29 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Common29 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common28 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Common27 obs.

Cornus unalaschkensis

cordilleran bunchberry

Common26 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common25 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional25 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional24 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional24 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Occasional23 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional23 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional23 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare23 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Rare22 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Rare22 obs.

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