Linn County

Ecosystem Overview

The Linn County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Linn 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 Hunts Lake, Linn County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Linn County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Hunts Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common102 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common49 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common38 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common37 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common36 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Common35 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common35 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common32 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common31 obs.

Lobaria oregana

Common30 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common30 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Occasional28 obs.

Fragaria cascadensis

Occasional28 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional27 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Occasional26 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Occasional26 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Occasional25 obs.

Montia parvifolia

little-leaved candyflower

Rare24 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Rare24 obs.

Erythranthe alsinoides

chickweed monkeyflower

Rare23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Linn County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

First Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Tamolitch Blue Pool

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Robinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kuitan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Timber-linn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.34

17 species

+488% vs. current

Sweet Home

Importance: 0.32

14 species

+614% vs. current

Tangent

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% 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 Linn County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Linn County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

First Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Tamolitch Blue Pool

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Robinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kuitan Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Timber-linn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.34

17 species

+488% vs. current

Sweet Home

Importance: 0.32

14 species

+614% vs. current

Tangent

Importance: 0.28

4 species

+2400% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Hunts Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common102 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common49 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common38 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common37 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common36 obs.

Xerophyllum tenax

bear-grass

Common35 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common35 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common32 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common31 obs.

Lobaria oregana

Common30 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common30 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Occasional28 obs.

Fragaria cascadensis

Occasional28 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Occasional27 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Occasional26 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Occasional26 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Occasional25 obs.

Montia parvifolia

little-leaved candyflower

Rare24 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Rare24 obs.

Erythranthe alsinoides

chickweed monkeyflower

Rare23 obs.

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