Klamath County

Ecosystem Overview

The Klamath County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Klamath 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 Klamath Falls, Klamath County hosts 213% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Klamath County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Klamath Falls

+213% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common54 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common30 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Very Common28 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common25 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Very Common23 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Common23 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Common23 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common21 obs.

Koenigia davisiae

Common19 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common19 obs.

Lupinus lepidus

prairie lupine

Common18 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional18 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional18 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Occasional17 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Occasional17 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Occasional17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional16 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Rare15 obs.

Elymus elymoides

squirreltail

Rare15 obs.

Ribes erythrocarpum

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Klamath County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Klamath Falls

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+213% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Odell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dehlinger Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Horton Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Link River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Ewauna

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Klamath County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Klamath County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Klamath Falls

Importance: 0.44

32 species

+213% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Odell Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dehlinger Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Horton Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Link River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Ewauna

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Fawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Klamath Falls

+213% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common54 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common30 obs.

Pinus albicaulis

Scrub Pine

Very Common28 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common25 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Very Common23 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Common23 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Common23 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common21 obs.

Koenigia davisiae

Common19 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common19 obs.

Lupinus lepidus

prairie lupine

Common18 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Occasional18 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Occasional18 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Occasional17 obs.

Abies lasiocarpa

Subalpine Fir

Occasional17 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Occasional17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional16 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Rare15 obs.

Elymus elymoides

squirreltail

Rare15 obs.

Ribes erythrocarpum

Rare15 obs.

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