Yamhill County

Ecosystem Overview

The Yamhill County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Yamhill 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 Newberg, Yamhill County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Yamhill County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Newberg

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common36 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common15 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common15 obs.

Brassica rapa

Wild Mustard

Very Common14 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Very Common13 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common10 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Common10 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common9 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common9 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common9 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common8 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional8 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional7 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional7 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional7 obs.

Iris tenax

Occasional6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional6 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare6 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yamhill County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newberg

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+1900% vs. current

McMinnville

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Vern Huddleston Memorial Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheridan

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yamhill

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dundee

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 Yamhill County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Yamhill County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newberg

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+1900% vs. current

McMinnville

Importance: 0.42

20 species

+400% vs. current

Vern Huddleston Memorial Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

South Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheridan

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Yamhill

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Amity

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dundee

Importance: 0.28

2 species

+4900% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Newberg

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common36 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common15 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common15 obs.

Brassica rapa

Wild Mustard

Very Common14 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Very Common13 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common10 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Common10 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common9 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common9 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Common9 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common8 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional8 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Occasional7 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional7 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional7 obs.

Iris tenax

Occasional6 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional6 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Rare6 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

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