Philomath

Ecosystem Overview

The Philomath ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Benton County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Benton County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common4 obs.

Fraxinus latifolia

Oregon ash

Very Common3 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common3 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Delphinium trolliifolium

poison larkspur

Common2 obs.

Rubus bifrons

Common2 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Occasional2 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Gnaphalium palustre

western marsh cudweed

Rare2 obs.

Holcus lanatus

yorkshire-fog

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Benton County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cabell Marsh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.28

60 species

+67% vs. current

Adair Village

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cronemiller Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Benton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Benton County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Benton County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cabell Marsh

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.28

60 species

+67% vs. current

Adair Village

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cronemiller Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Benton County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common4 obs.

Fraxinus latifolia

Oregon ash

Very Common3 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common3 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Delphinium trolliifolium

poison larkspur

Common2 obs.

Rubus bifrons

Common2 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Occasional2 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Gnaphalium palustre

western marsh cudweed

Rare2 obs.

Holcus lanatus

yorkshire-fog

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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