Malheur County

Ecosystem Overview

The Malheur County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Malheur County, Oregon, 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 Ontario, Malheur County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Malheur County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ontario

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common28 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Very Common19 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Very Common16 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Very Common13 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Astragalus sterilis

Common11 obs.

Occasional5 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Rare5 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Rare5 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Malheur County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Ontario

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Antelope Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

McBride Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 Malheur County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Malheur County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Ontario

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Antelope Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

McBride Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ontario

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common28 obs.

Grindelia squarrosa

Grindelia

Very Common19 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Very Common16 obs.

Lewisia rediviva

bitter-root

Very Common13 obs.

Castilleja chromosa

desert paintbrush

Very Common11 obs.

Astragalus sterilis

Common11 obs.

Occasional5 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Rare5 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Rare5 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Rare5 obs.

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