Seneca

Ecosystem Overview

The Seneca ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant 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 Grant County nearby has 86% more documented species, Seneca offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Poa pratensis

smooth meadow-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Very Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron pumilus

shaggy fleabane

Very Common1 obs.

Castilleja cusickii

Cusick's paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Taraxia subacaulis

diffuseflower evening primrose

Common1 obs.

Alopecurus pratensis

meadow foxtail

Common1 obs.

Elymus elymoides

squirreltail

Common1 obs.

Elymus repens

Quack Grass

Common1 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Heterosilpha ramosa

Occasional1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Little Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Bates Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

John Day

Importance: 0.32

15 species

-7% vs. current

Dayville

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+100% vs. current

Prairie City

Importance: 0.28

28 species

-50% vs. current

Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+367% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-86% vs. current

Little Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

High Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Bates Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

John Day

Importance: 0.32

15 species

-7% vs. current

Dayville

Importance: 0.29

7 species

+100% vs. current

Prairie City

Importance: 0.28

28 species

-50% vs. current

Strawberry Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+367% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Poa pratensis

smooth meadow-grass

Very Common1 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Very Common1 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Common houndstongue

Very Common1 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron pumilus

shaggy fleabane

Very Common1 obs.

Castilleja cusickii

Cusick's paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Taraxia subacaulis

diffuseflower evening primrose

Common1 obs.

Alopecurus pratensis

meadow foxtail

Common1 obs.

Elymus elymoides

squirreltail

Common1 obs.

Elymus repens

Quack Grass

Common1 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Common1 obs.

Tragopogon dubius

Goatsbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Heterosilpha ramosa

Occasional1 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional1 obs.

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