Josephine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Josephine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Josephine 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 Holzhauser Reservoir, Josephine County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Josephine County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Holzhauser Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common58 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Very Common51 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Very Common49 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Very Common48 obs.

Ceanothus pumilus

Siskiyou-mat

Very Common45 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common44 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common34 obs.

Erythronium hendersonii

Henderson's fawn-lily

Common33 obs.

Ceanothus cuneatus

buckbrush ceanothus

Common33 obs.

Polystichum imbricans

western sword fern

Common32 obs.

Rhododendron occidentale

white-laurel

Common31 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Occasional30 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Occasional28 obs.

Pinus jeffreyi

Jeffrey's Pine

Occasional27 obs.

Pentagramma triangularis

goldenback fern

Occasional27 obs.

Whipplea modesta

Occasional26 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional25 obs.

Kopsiopsis strobilacea

Rare24 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Rare24 obs.

Balsamorhiza deltoidea

deltoid balsamroot

Rare23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Josephine County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Selmac

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Bolan Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bigelow Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cave Junction

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+426% 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 Josephine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Josephine County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Selmac

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Bolan Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bigelow Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cave Junction

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+426% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Holzhauser Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common58 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Very Common51 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Very Common49 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Very Common48 obs.

Ceanothus pumilus

Siskiyou-mat

Very Common45 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common44 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Common34 obs.

Erythronium hendersonii

Henderson's fawn-lily

Common33 obs.

Ceanothus cuneatus

buckbrush ceanothus

Common33 obs.

Polystichum imbricans

western sword fern

Common32 obs.

Rhododendron occidentale

white-laurel

Common31 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Occasional30 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Occasional28 obs.

Pinus jeffreyi

Jeffrey's Pine

Occasional27 obs.

Pentagramma triangularis

goldenback fern

Occasional27 obs.

Whipplea modesta

Occasional26 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional25 obs.

Kopsiopsis strobilacea

Rare24 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Rare24 obs.

Balsamorhiza deltoidea

deltoid balsamroot

Rare23 obs.

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