Mukilteo

Ecosystem Overview

The Mukilteo ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Snohomish County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Everett nearby has 67% more documented species, Mukilteo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 35 Snohomish County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 35 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Very Common2 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Cepphus columba

Pigeon Guillemot

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum illotum

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa argentata

Common1 obs.

Balanus glandula

Common1 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common1 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common1 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Rare1 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Rare1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-67% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-67% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-67% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

-35% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

-37% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

-11% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

-47% 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

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-67% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-67% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-67% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

-35% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

-37% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

-11% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-67% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

-47% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 35 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Very Common3 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Very Common2 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Cepphus columba

Pigeon Guillemot

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Sympetrum illotum

Cardinal Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa argentata

Common1 obs.

Balanus glandula

Common1 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common1 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common1 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Common1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Rare1 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Rare1 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare1 obs.

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