Lake County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake 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 Lakeview, Lake County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lakeview

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common12 obs.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

yellow rabbitbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Common7 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

tansyleaf evening primrose

Common6 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common6 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Common5 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Common5 obs.

Layia glandulosa

white layia

Common5 obs.

Astragalus curvicarpus

Occasional5 obs.

Drosera anglica

great sundew

Occasional5 obs.

Salvia aethiopis

Mediterranean sage

Occasional4 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Occasional4 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Occasional4 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional4 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare4 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Rare4 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Lake County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lakeview

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Petroglyph Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Campbell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cottonwood Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Paisley

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Duncan 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Lake County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lakeview

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Petroglyph Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Campbell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cottonwood Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Paisley

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Duncan 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Lakeview

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Antilocapra americana

pronghorn

Very Common12 obs.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus

yellow rabbitbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common7 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Common7 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

tansyleaf evening primrose

Common6 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Common6 obs.

Leucocrinum montanum

mountain-lily

Common5 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Common5 obs.

Layia glandulosa

white layia

Common5 obs.

Astragalus curvicarpus

Occasional5 obs.

Drosera anglica

great sundew

Occasional5 obs.

Salvia aethiopis

Mediterranean sage

Occasional4 obs.

Pedicularis groenlandica

Greenland lousewort

Occasional4 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Occasional4 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional4 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare4 obs.

Phacelia linearis

thread-leaved phacelia

Rare4 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Rare4 obs.

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