Curry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Curry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Curry 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 Brookings, Curry County hosts 257% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Curry 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. Brookings

+257% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common145 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common78 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Very Common34 obs.

Notholithocarpus densiflorus

tan-oak

Very Common27 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Very Common25 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Common19 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Common18 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common16 obs.

Calystegia soldanella

beach bindweed

Common15 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Common15 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common13 obs.

Tanacetum bipinnatum

dwarf tansy

Occasional13 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional13 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Occasional13 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional12 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional12 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional11 obs.

Cryptochiton stelleri

giant Pacific chiton

Rare11 obs.

Erigeron glaucus

seaside daisy

Rare10 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Curry County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Brookings

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Gold Beach

Importance: 0.33

77 species

+30% vs. current

Port Orford

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+567% vs. current

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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 Curry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Curry County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Brookings

Importance: 0.40

28 species

+257% vs. current

Gold Beach

Importance: 0.33

77 species

+30% vs. current

Port Orford

Importance: 0.31

15 species

+567% 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. Brookings

+257% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common145 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common78 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Very Common34 obs.

Notholithocarpus densiflorus

tan-oak

Very Common27 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Very Common25 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Common19 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Common18 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common16 obs.

Calystegia soldanella

beach bindweed

Common15 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Common15 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common13 obs.

Tanacetum bipinnatum

dwarf tansy

Occasional13 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional13 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Occasional13 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional12 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional12 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional11 obs.

Cryptochiton stelleri

giant Pacific chiton

Rare11 obs.

Erigeron glaucus

seaside daisy

Rare10 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Rare10 obs.

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