Canby

Ecosystem Overview

The Canby ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Clackamas 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 Oregon City nearby has 89% more documented species, Canby offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 18 Clackamas County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 18 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon City

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common1 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Common1 obs.

Fraxinus latifolia

Oregon ash

Common1 obs.

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Coho salmon

Common1 obs.

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Common1 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common1 obs.

Lonicera ciliosa

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clackamas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-89% vs. current

Clackamas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-89% vs. current

West Linn

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Sandy

Importance: 0.40

39 species

-72% vs. current

Molalla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Little Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+38% vs. current

Timothy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% vs. current

Enid Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% 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 Clackamas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clackamas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-89% vs. current

Clackamas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-89% vs. current

West Linn

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Sandy

Importance: 0.40

39 species

-72% vs. current

Molalla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Little Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+38% vs. current

Timothy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% vs. current

Enid Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+175% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 18 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon City

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common1 obs.

Asparagus officinalis

Asparagus

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Common1 obs.

Fraxinus latifolia

Oregon ash

Common1 obs.

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Coho salmon

Common1 obs.

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Common1 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common1 obs.

Lonicera ciliosa

Common1 obs.

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