Lincoln County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

0% 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 Common311 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common231 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common189 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common176 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common123 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common111 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common111 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Common109 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Common109 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Common105 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Common100 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional92 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Occasional92 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Occasional92 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional88 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional88 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional82 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare76 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Rare76 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Rare74 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Big Creek Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lincoln City

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Waldport

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Seal Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yachats

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Big Creek Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lincoln City

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Waldport

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Seal Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yachats

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common311 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common231 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common189 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common176 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common123 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common111 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common111 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Common109 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Common109 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Common105 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Common100 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional92 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

giant green sea anemone

Occasional92 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Occasional92 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional88 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Occasional88 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional82 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare76 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Rare76 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Rare74 obs.

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