Saint Helens

Ecosystem Overview

The Saint Helens ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 61% more documented species, Saint Helens offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Plethodon vehiculum

Western Red-backed Salamander

Very Common24 obs.

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Very Common6 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Common2 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Common2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common2 obs.

Strophiona laeta

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Poa compressa

Canada bluegrass

Rare1 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Rare1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+160%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-61% vs. current

Vernonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Gunners Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Carr Slough

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Deer Island Slough

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Scout Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Scappoose

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+680% vs. current

Vernonia

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+333% 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 Columbia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+160%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-61% vs. current

Vernonia Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1200% vs. current

Gunners Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1850% vs. current

Carr Slough

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Deer Island Slough

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Scout Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3800% vs. current

Scappoose

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+680% vs. current

Vernonia

Importance: 0.31

9 species

+333% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Plethodon vehiculum

Western Red-backed Salamander

Very Common24 obs.

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Very Common6 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Common2 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Common2 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common2 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Common2 obs.

Strophiona laeta

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Poa compressa

Canada bluegrass

Rare1 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Rare1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Rare1 obs.

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