Wheeler County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wheeler County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Wheeler 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 Dollarhide Pond, Wheeler County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Wheeler County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dollarhide Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Very Common16 obs.

Pediocactus nigrispinus

Simpson's Hedgehog Cactus

Very Common14 obs.

Dalea ornata

handsome prairie-clover

Very Common11 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common10 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Very Common9 obs.

Chaenactis nevii

Common7 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Common7 obs.

Castilleja xanthotricha

Common7 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

broom snakeweed

Common6 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

rough eyelashweed

Common6 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea munroana

Occasional5 obs.

Astragalus filipes

basalt milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional4 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional4 obs.

Amsinckia tessellata

checker fiddleneck

Rare3 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Rare3 obs.

Selaginella wallacei

Wallace's spikemoss

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Fossil

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mitchell

Importance: 0.26

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 Wheeler County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Wheeler County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Fossil

Importance: 0.30

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Mitchell

Importance: 0.26

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dollarhide Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Very Common16 obs.

Pediocactus nigrispinus

Simpson's Hedgehog Cactus

Very Common14 obs.

Dalea ornata

handsome prairie-clover

Very Common11 obs.

Opuntia fragilis

brittle opuntia

Very Common10 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Very Common9 obs.

Chaenactis nevii

Common7 obs.

Onopordum acanthium

scotch thistle

Common7 obs.

Castilleja xanthotricha

Common7 obs.

Gutierrezia sarothrae

broom snakeweed

Common6 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

rough eyelashweed

Common6 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common5 obs.

Sphaeralcea munroana

Occasional5 obs.

Astragalus filipes

basalt milk-vetch

Occasional4 obs.

Fritillaria pudica

yellow-snowdrop

Occasional4 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional4 obs.

Amsinckia tessellata

checker fiddleneck

Rare3 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Rare3 obs.

Selaginella wallacei

Wallace's spikemoss

Rare3 obs.

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