Cave Junction

Ecosystem Overview

The Cave Junction ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Josephine County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Josephine County nearby has 81% more documented species, Cave Junction offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Josephine County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Josephine County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Very Common2 obs.

Poa bulbosa

Bulbous bluegrass

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus vandykei

Van Dyke Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Erannis vancouverensis

Common1 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Common1 obs.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Common1 obs.

Festuca bromoides

Common1 obs.

Bromus diandrus

Ripgut brome

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Festuca microstachys

Occasional1 obs.

Sphinx chersis

Great Ash Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium subterraneum

subterranean clover

Rare1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Josephine County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Josephine County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-81% vs. current

Lake Selmac

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-17% vs. current

Bolan Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+375% vs. current

Bigelow Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% 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 Josephine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Josephine County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Josephine County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-81% vs. current

Lake Selmac

Importance: 0.35

23 species

-17% vs. current

Bolan Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+375% vs. current

Bigelow Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+533% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Josephine County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Very Common2 obs.

Poa bulbosa

Bulbous bluegrass

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus vandykei

Van Dyke Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Erannis vancouverensis

Common1 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Common1 obs.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Common1 obs.

Festuca bromoides

Common1 obs.

Bromus diandrus

Ripgut brome

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Festuca microstachys

Occasional1 obs.

Sphinx chersis

Great Ash Sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium subterraneum

subterranean clover

Rare1 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Rare1 obs.

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