Seaside

Ecosystem Overview

The Seaside ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Clatsop County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Astoria, Seaside hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 Clatsop County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Astoria

+10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arenaria melanocephala

black turnstone

Very Common10 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common5 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Very Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common2 obs.

Oryctolagus cuniculus

rabbit, european rabbit

Common2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Common2 obs.

Setophaga townsendi

Townsend's Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Occasional2 obs.

Bryum argenteum

Silvergreen Bryum Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare2 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clatsop County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

Clatsop County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Coffenbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cullaby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wild Ace Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shag Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Clatsop County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clatsop County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% vs. current

Clatsop County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Coffenbury Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cullaby Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lost Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wild Ace Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shag Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Astoria

+10% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arenaria melanocephala

black turnstone

Very Common10 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common5 obs.

Metacarcinus magister

Dungeness rock crab

Very Common5 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common2 obs.

Oryctolagus cuniculus

rabbit, european rabbit

Common2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Common2 obs.

Setophaga townsendi

Townsend's Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Occasional2 obs.

Bryum argenteum

Silvergreen Bryum Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Rare2 obs.

Papilio zelicaon

Western Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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