University Place

Ecosystem Overview

The University Place ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Pierce County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierce County nearby has 29% more documented species, University Place offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 31 Pierce County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 31 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Coryphella verrucosa

Very Common4 obs.

Doris montereyensis

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Very Common2 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa argentata

Common2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common2 obs.

Tamalia coweni

manzanita leafgall aphid

Common1 obs.

Malacocoris chlorizans

Plant bug

Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pugettia producta

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Diaphorodoris lirulatocauda

Occasional1 obs.

Phacellophora camtschatica

egg yolk jelly

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-29% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-29% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

+31% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+545% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+492% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

+29% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+184% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+492% 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

+54%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-29% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-29% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

+31% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+545% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+492% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

+29% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+184% vs. current

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+492% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 31 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Coryphella verrucosa

Very Common4 obs.

Doris montereyensis

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Very Common2 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa argentata

Common2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Common2 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common2 obs.

Tamalia coweni

manzanita leafgall aphid

Common1 obs.

Malacocoris chlorizans

Plant bug

Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pugettia producta

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Diaphorodoris lirulatocauda

Occasional1 obs.

Phacellophora camtschatica

egg yolk jelly

Occasional1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

Bombus californicus

California bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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