Mosier

Ecosystem Overview

The Mosier ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Wasco County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While The Dalles nearby has 85% more documented species, Mosier offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Wasco County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. The Dalles

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Eriogonum compositum

Very Common3 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia rubra

erubescent miner's-lettuce

Very Common2 obs.

Triphysaria pusilla

dwarf false owl-clover

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Very Common2 obs.

Dichelostemma congestum

fork-tooth ookow

Common1 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common1 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Crocidium multicaule

common spring gold

Occasional1 obs.

Micranthes integrifolia

whole-leaved saxifrage

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophragma parviflorum

small-flowered rock-star

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasco County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

The Dalles

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-85% vs. current

Wasco County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Upper Twin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Frog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Shaniko

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+650% vs. current

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+15% 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 Wasco County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Wasco County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

The Dalles

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-85% vs. current

Wasco County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Upper Twin Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Frog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Shaniko

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+650% vs. current

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.20

13 species

+15% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. The Dalles

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Eriogonum compositum

Very Common3 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia rubra

erubescent miner's-lettuce

Very Common2 obs.

Triphysaria pusilla

dwarf false owl-clover

Very Common2 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Very Common2 obs.

Dichelostemma congestum

fork-tooth ookow

Common1 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Common1 obs.

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common1 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Crocidium multicaule

common spring gold

Occasional1 obs.

Micranthes integrifolia

whole-leaved saxifrage

Occasional1 obs.

Lithophragma parviflorum

small-flowered rock-star

Occasional1 obs.

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