Arlington

Ecosystem Overview

The Arlington ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Snohomish County, Washington, 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 Everett nearby has 63% more documented species, Arlington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 35 Snohomish County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 35 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Very Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Coho salmon

Very Common2 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Catocala relicta

White Underwing

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Columba livia

rock dove

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Rare1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-63% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-63% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-63% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

-27% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+12% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

-29% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-63% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

-40% 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 Snohomish County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-51%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-63% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-63% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-63% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

-27% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+12% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

-29% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-63% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

-40% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 35 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Very Common4 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus kisutch

Coho salmon

Very Common2 obs.

Picea sitchensis

Sitka Spruce

Very Common2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus flavifrons

Yellow head bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Catocala relicta

White Underwing

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Columba livia

rock dove

Occasional1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional1 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Rare1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Rare1 obs.

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