Astoria

Ecosystem Overview

The Astoria ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Clatsop County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Clatsop County nearby has 9% more documented species, Astoria offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 Clatsop County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Clatsop County

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common7 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Coho salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Phacelia nemoralis

Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common2 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus sitkensis

Sitka bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Fenusa pusilla

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+469%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clatsop County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Clatsop County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-9% vs. current

Coffenbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1417% vs. current

Cullaby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1720% vs. current

Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1720% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2175% vs. current

Wild Ace Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2933% vs. current

Shag Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2933% vs. current

Cemetery Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4450% 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 Clatsop County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+469%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clatsop County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Clatsop County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-9% vs. current

Coffenbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1417% vs. current

Cullaby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1720% vs. current

Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1720% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2175% vs. current

Wild Ace Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2933% vs. current

Shag Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2933% vs. current

Cemetery Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4450% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Clatsop County

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common7 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Very Common6 obs.

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Coho salmon

Very Common5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Phacelia nemoralis

Common2 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Common2 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium arvense

Rabbitfoot clover

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Occasional2 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus sitkensis

Sitka bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Fenusa pusilla

Rare1 obs.

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