Bay City

Ecosystem Overview

The Bay City ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Tillamook County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tillamook, Bay City hosts 43% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 9 Tillamook County County natural areas, placing it in the 22th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 9 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Very Common2 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common1 obs.

Exidia glandulosa

Witches' Butter

Very Common1 obs.

Peltigera neopolydactyla

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common1 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+43% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Manzanita

Importance: 0.30

13 species

-23% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+150% vs. current

Neskowin

Importance: 0.29

95 species

-89% vs. current

Rockaway Beach

Importance: 0.29

20 species

-50% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

-77% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

-81% 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 Tillamook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+43% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Manzanita

Importance: 0.30

13 species

-23% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+150% vs. current

Neskowin

Importance: 0.29

95 species

-89% vs. current

Rockaway Beach

Importance: 0.29

20 species

-50% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

-77% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

-81% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 9 locations

22th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Very Common2 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common1 obs.

Exidia glandulosa

Witches' Butter

Very Common1 obs.

Peltigera neopolydactyla

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Common1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common1 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common1 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Common1 obs.

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