Boardman

Ecosystem Overview

The Boardman ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrow 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 Morrow County nearby has 82% more documented species, Boardman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 100 Morrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 100 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common0.9 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common0.62 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Very Common0.62 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common0.61 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.61 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.61 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common0.6 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.53 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common0.42 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Common0.35 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Common0.33 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Occasional0.32 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional0.26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Boardman Bombing Range

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-70% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-61% vs. current

Heppner

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% 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 Morrow County County.

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common0.9 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Very Common0.62 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Very Common0.62 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Very Common0.61 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common0.61 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common0.61 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common0.6 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Common0.53 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common0.42 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Common0.35 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Common0.33 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Occasional0.32 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional0.26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-82% vs. current

Boardman Bombing Range

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-70% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-61% vs. current

Heppner

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+86% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

0% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-7% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

0% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 100 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-82% species diversity