Falls City

Ecosystem Overview

The Falls City ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 85% more documented species, Falls City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 Polk 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common2 obs.

Ditylus quadricollis

Very Common1 obs.

Pterotus obscuripennis

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Very Common1 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Common1 obs.

Pentaglottis sempervirens

green alkanet

Common1 obs.

Tyria jacobaeae

cinnabar

Common1 obs.

Melanostoma mellina

Occasional1 obs.

Cyclamen hederifolium

Ivy-Leaf Cyclamen

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Polk County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Monmouth

Importance: 0.39

12 species

+25% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.38

45 species

-67% vs. current

Dallas

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+200% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Polk County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Monmouth

Importance: 0.39

12 species

+25% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.38

45 species

-67% vs. current

Dallas

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+200% 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

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 5 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common2 obs.

Ditylus quadricollis

Very Common1 obs.

Pterotus obscuripennis

Very Common1 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Very Common1 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Common1 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Common1 obs.

Pentaglottis sempervirens

green alkanet

Common1 obs.

Tyria jacobaeae

cinnabar

Common1 obs.

Melanostoma mellina

Occasional1 obs.

Cyclamen hederifolium

Ivy-Leaf Cyclamen

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional1 obs.

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