Depoe Bay

Ecosystem Overview

The Depoe Bay ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newport nearby has 37% more documented species, Depoe Bay offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Armeria maritima

thrift

Very Common6 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Very Common4 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Common3 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional2 obs.

Calystegia silvatica

American Bellbine

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional2 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Rare2 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Rare2 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-37% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Big Creek Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Lincoln City

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-37% vs. current

Waldport

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% vs. current

Seal Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Yachats

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-37% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-37% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-37% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1160% vs. current

Big Creek Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Lincoln City

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-37% vs. current

Waldport

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-37% vs. current

Seal Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+6200% vs. current

Yachats

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-37% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-37% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Armeria maritima

thrift

Very Common6 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Very Common4 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Common3 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional2 obs.

Calystegia silvatica

American Bellbine

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional2 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Rare2 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Rare2 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Rare2 obs.

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