Boardman

Ecosystem Overview

The Boardman ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Morrow County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Morrow County nearby has 55% more documented species, Boardman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 100 Morrow County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-55% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common4.14 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common2.13 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Very Common1.19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.13 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Common1.12 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Rare0.92 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Rare0.59 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Rare0.59 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-55% vs. current

Boardman Bombing Range

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-25% vs. current

Heppner

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+154% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+136% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+154% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+154% 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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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Very Common4.14 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Very Common2.13 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

Greek Milkweed

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Sagebrush Lizard

Very Common1.19 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common1.13 obs.

Bassia scoparia

Kochia

Common1.12 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

Asian Clam

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-Spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

Rabbitbrush

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus repens

Creeping Crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Conozoa sulcifrons

Groove-Headed Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Armoracia rusticana

Horseradish

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

Mapache

Occasional1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Salsify

Rare0.92 obs.

Ribes aureum

Golden Currant

Rare0.59 obs.

Cleomella lutea

Rare0.59 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Morrow County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Morrow County

Importance: 0.80

73 species

-55% vs. current

Boardman Bombing Range

Importance: 0.70

44 species

-25% vs. current

Heppner

Importance: 0.70

7 species

+371% vs. current

Irrigon

Importance: 0.70

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Boardman Marina Park

Importance: 0.60

13 species

+154% vs. current

The Fourty

Importance: 0.50

14 species

+136% vs. current

Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+154% vs. current

Boardman Rv Park

in Boardman

Importance: 0.50

13 species

+154% 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 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 100 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Morrow County

-55% species diversity