Boardman

Ecosystem Overview

The Boardman ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrow County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morrow County nearby has 76% more documented species, Boardman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Morrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Very Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.38

50 species

-76% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1100% 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

-54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.38

50 species

-76% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+1100% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Very Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

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