Waldo Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Waldo Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Lane County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Eugene nearby has 85% more documented species, Waldo Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 23 Lane County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 23 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Eugene

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Triantha occidentalis

western tofieldia

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Very Common1 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus flammula

lesser spearwort

Common1 obs.

Urocerus californicus

Common1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common1 obs.

Coloradia pandora

Pandora Pinemoth

Common1 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Common1 obs.

Chrysolepis chrysophylla

giant chinquapin

Common1 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-85% vs. current

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-85% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.43

87 species

-83% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.41

94 species

-84% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+150% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+67% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% 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 Lane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-85% vs. current

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-85% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.43

87 species

-83% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.41

94 species

-84% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+150% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+67% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+200% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 23 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Eugene

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Triantha occidentalis

western tofieldia

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Very Common1 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus flammula

lesser spearwort

Common1 obs.

Urocerus californicus

Common1 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common1 obs.

Coloradia pandora

Pandora Pinemoth

Common1 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Common1 obs.

Chrysolepis chrysophylla

giant chinquapin

Common1 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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