West Linn

Ecosystem Overview

The West Linn ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Clackamas 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 18 Clackamas County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 18 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plectritis congesta

rosy plectritis

Very Common7 obs.

Collinsia grandiflora

large-flower blue-eyed-Mary

Very Common7 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common6 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Very Common5 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Very Common5 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Common5 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common4 obs.

Triteleia hyacinthina

fool's-onion

Common4 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common3 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Common3 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Occasional3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional3 obs.

Hosackia pinnata

meadow bird's-foot trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Pacific waterleaf

Occasional3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Rare3 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Rare3 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clackamas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clackamas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Sandy

Importance: 0.40

39 species

+156% vs. current

Canby

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Molalla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Little Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Timothy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Enid Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clackamas County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Oregon City

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Clackamas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Sandy

Importance: 0.40

39 species

+156% vs. current

Canby

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Molalla

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Little Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Timothy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Enid Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 18 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Oregon City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plectritis congesta

rosy plectritis

Very Common7 obs.

Collinsia grandiflora

large-flower blue-eyed-Mary

Very Common7 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common6 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Very Common5 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Very Common5 obs.

Mentha pulegium

penny-royal

Common5 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common4 obs.

Triteleia hyacinthina

fool's-onion

Common4 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common3 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Common3 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional3 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Occasional3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional3 obs.

Hosackia pinnata

meadow bird's-foot trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Hydrophyllum tenuipes

Pacific waterleaf

Occasional3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Rare3 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Rare3 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Rare3 obs.

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