Milwaukie

Ecosystem Overview

The Milwaukie ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Oregon, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #53 for species diversity among 427 Oregon natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 427 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nebria brevicollis

Very Common14 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common8 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Very Common8 obs.

Selaginella wallacei

Wallace's spikemoss

Common8 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common8 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common7 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common7 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common7 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Common7 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional7 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Occasional7 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional6 obs.

Torilis japonica

Erect Hedgeparsley

Occasional6 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Occasional6 obs.

Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Pacific waterleaf

Rare6 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Rare6 obs.

Prosartes hookeri

Hooker's fairybells

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% 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 Oregon.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon

Importance: 0.74

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.65

100 species

0% vs. current

Eugene

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Corvallis

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Bend

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Medford

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Astoria

Importance: 0.46

91 species

+10% 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

#53

Regional Rank

Out of 427 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#53 of 427 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nebria brevicollis

Very Common14 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Very Common9 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common8 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Very Common8 obs.

Selaginella wallacei

Wallace's spikemoss

Common8 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common8 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common7 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common7 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common7 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Common7 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional7 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Occasional7 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Occasional7 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional6 obs.

Torilis japonica

Erect Hedgeparsley

Occasional6 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Occasional6 obs.

Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Pacific waterleaf

Rare6 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Rare6 obs.

Prosartes hookeri

Hooker's fairybells

Rare6 obs.

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