Heppner

Ecosystem Overview

The Heppner ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 2 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrow County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morrow County nearby has 90% more documented species, Heppner offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #52 for species diversity among 100 Morrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 48th 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

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common7.54 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common4.47 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common1.95 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common1.15 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Very Common1.15 obs.

Calypso bulbosa

Calypso

Common1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Common0.8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Boardman Bombing Range

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-84% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-79% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-46% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-50% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-46% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-46% 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 Morrow County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-90% vs. current

Boardman Bombing Range

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-84% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.70

33 species

-79% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+600% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

-46% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

-50% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-46% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

-46% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Very Common7.54 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common4.47 obs.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common1.95 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common1.15 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Very Common1.15 obs.

Calypso bulbosa

Calypso

Common1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Common0.8 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#52

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#52 of 100 locations

48th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-90% species diversity