Warrenton

Ecosystem Overview

The Warrenton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Clatsop 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 Astoria, Warrenton hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Clatsop County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Astoria

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common10 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Oriental weatherfish

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common5 obs.

Cakile maritima

sea rocket

Common4 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Common4 obs.

Vespericola columbianus

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional4 obs.

Mareca penelope

Eurasian Wigeon

Occasional4 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional3 obs.

Leptocottus armatus

Pacific staghorn sculpin

Occasional3 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare3 obs.

Balanus glandula

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clatsop County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

Clatsop County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Coffenbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cullaby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wild Ace Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shag Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Clatsop County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clatsop County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

Clatsop County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Coffenbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cullaby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wild Ace Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shag Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Astoria

+10% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common10 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Very Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common6 obs.

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Oriental weatherfish

Very Common5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common5 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common5 obs.

Cakile maritima

sea rocket

Common4 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Common4 obs.

Vespericola columbianus

Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional4 obs.

Mareca penelope

Eurasian Wigeon

Occasional4 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional3 obs.

Leptocottus armatus

Pacific staghorn sculpin

Occasional3 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare3 obs.

Balanus glandula

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Rare3 obs.

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