Monmouth

Ecosystem Overview

The Monmouth ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 88% more documented species, Monmouth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 5 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 20th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Zygiella x-notata

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Veronica filiformis

slender speedwell

Common1 obs.

Camponotus modoc

Common1 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Polk County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.38

45 species

-73% vs. current

Dallas

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+140% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.27

15 species

-20% 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

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Polk County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-88% vs. current

Independence

Importance: 0.38

45 species

-73% vs. current

Dallas

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+140% vs. current

Falls City

Importance: 0.27

15 species

-20% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 5 locations

20th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common8 obs.

Zygiella x-notata

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Veronica filiformis

slender speedwell

Common1 obs.

Camponotus modoc

Common1 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common1 obs.

Phalangium opilio

Daddy Longleg

Common1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

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