Gig Harbor

Ecosystem Overview

The Gig Harbor ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Pierce County, Washington, 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 Pierce County nearby has 88% more documented species, Gig Harbor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 31 Pierce County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 31 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Very Common2 obs.

Phacellophora camtschatica

egg yolk jelly

Very Common1 obs.

Pododesmus macrochisma

Alaska jingle

Very Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Larus glaucescens

Glaucous-winged Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common1 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Common1 obs.

Metridium farcimen

giant plumed anemone

Common1 obs.

Aurelia labiata

moon jellyfish

Common1 obs.

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Epigamia magna

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

-78% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-83% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+9% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-78% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-52% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% 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 Pierce County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-88% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

-78% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-83% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+9% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-78% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-52% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 31 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Very Common2 obs.

Phacellophora camtschatica

egg yolk jelly

Very Common1 obs.

Pododesmus macrochisma

Alaska jingle

Very Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Very Common1 obs.

Larus glaucescens

Glaucous-winged Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common1 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Common1 obs.

Metridium farcimen

giant plumed anemone

Common1 obs.

Aurelia labiata

moon jellyfish

Common1 obs.

No image

Epigamia magna

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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