Salem

Ecosystem Overview

The Salem ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Oregon, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #31 for species diversity among 427 Oregon natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 427 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common10 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common9 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Very Common8 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common7 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common6 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Common5 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional4 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Occasional4 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional4 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% 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 Oregon.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

Hillsboro

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 427 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common10 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common9 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Very Common8 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common7 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Common6 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common5 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Common5 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional4 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Occasional4 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional4 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Occasional4 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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