Clear Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Clear Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Wasco County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While The Dalles nearby has 87% more documented species, Clear Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Wasco County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. The Dalles

-87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cicindela oregona

Very Common1 obs.

Bembidion bifossulatum

Very Common1 obs.

Lasioglossum sisymbrii

Very Common1 obs.

Crambus pascuella

Inlaid Grass-veneer

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus flammula

lesser spearwort

Common1 obs.

Hypericum anagalloides

creeping St. John's-wort

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Nebria eschscholtzii

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe primuloides

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasco County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

The Dalles

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-87% vs. current

Wasco County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Upper Twin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Frog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Shaniko

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+550% vs. current

Mosier

Importance: 0.28

15 species

-13% 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 Wasco County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasco County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

The Dalles

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-87% vs. current

Wasco County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Upper Twin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Frog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

Shaniko

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+550% vs. current

Mosier

Importance: 0.28

15 species

-13% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. The Dalles

-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Cicindela oregona

Very Common1 obs.

Bembidion bifossulatum

Very Common1 obs.

Lasioglossum sisymbrii

Very Common1 obs.

Crambus pascuella

Inlaid Grass-veneer

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus flammula

lesser spearwort

Common1 obs.

Hypericum anagalloides

creeping St. John's-wort

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Nebria eschscholtzii

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe primuloides

Occasional1 obs.

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