Eugene

Ecosystem Overview

The Eugene ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Lane 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 #2 for species diversity among 23 Lane County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 23 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Lane County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common48 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common45 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Very Common34 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common32 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common31 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common31 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common30 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common28 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Common25 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common24 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common23 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional23 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional22 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional21 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional21 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional21 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Occasional20 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare20 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Rare20 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.43

87 species

+15% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.41

94 species

+6% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Waldo Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 Lane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lane County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Lane County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield

Importance: 0.43

87 species

+15% vs. current

Florence

Importance: 0.41

94 species

+6% vs. current

Cottage Grove

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Junction City

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Waldo Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+567% vs. current

Scott Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Cleawox Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 23 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Lane County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common48 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common45 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Very Common34 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common32 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common31 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common31 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common30 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common28 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Common25 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common24 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Common23 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional23 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional22 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional21 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Occasional21 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional21 obs.

Myocastor coypus

Coypu, Nutria

Occasional20 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare20 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Rare20 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare19 obs.

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