Rockaway Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockaway Beach ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Tillamook County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Tillamook, Rockaway Beach hosts 186% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Tillamook County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+186% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common1 obs.

Cardamine angulata

seaside bittercress

Common1 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum calycinum

Aaron's beard

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus modoc

Occasional1 obs.

Polypodium scouleri

leather-leaved polypody

Occasional1 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional1 obs.

Fuchsia magellanica

Hardy fuchsia

Occasional1 obs.

Salix hookeriana

Rare1 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Rare1 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+186% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Manzanita

Importance: 0.30

13 species

+54% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+400% vs. current

Neskowin

Importance: 0.29

95 species

-79% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

-53% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

-62% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+100% 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

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tillamook County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillamook

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+186% vs. current

Tillamook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-80% vs. current

Manzanita

Importance: 0.30

13 species

+54% vs. current

Nehalem

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+400% vs. current

Neskowin

Importance: 0.29

95 species

-79% vs. current

Garibaldi

Importance: 0.29

43 species

-53% vs. current

Pacific City

Importance: 0.29

52 species

-62% vs. current

Bay City

Importance: 0.28

10 species

+100% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Tillamook

+186% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Very Common2 obs.

Lonicera involucrata

Californian Honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Very Common1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common1 obs.

Cardamine angulata

seaside bittercress

Common1 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Hypericum calycinum

Aaron's beard

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus modoc

Occasional1 obs.

Polypodium scouleri

leather-leaved polypody

Occasional1 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional1 obs.

Fuchsia magellanica

Hardy fuchsia

Occasional1 obs.

Salix hookeriana

Rare1 obs.

Fragaria chiloensis

beach strawberry

Rare1 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Rare1 obs.

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