Camas

Ecosystem Overview

The Camas ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Vancouver nearby has 22% more documented species, Camas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 16 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Vancouver

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Very Common3 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' mock-orange

Very Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Vancouveria hexandra

deciduous vancouvaria

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa gymnocarpa

Common2 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Common2 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Common2 obs.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden lupin

Common2 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common2 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common2 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Rare1 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Rare1 obs.

Thecabius populimonilis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Vancouver

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-22% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-22% vs. current

Washougal

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+3% vs. current

Carty Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1014% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Battle Ground Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Rest Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2500% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3800% 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 Clark County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+111%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Vancouver

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-22% vs. current

Clark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-22% vs. current

Washougal

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+3% vs. current

Carty Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1014% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Battle Ground Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Rest Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2500% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3800% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 16 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Vancouver

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Very Common3 obs.

Philadelphus lewisii

Lewis' mock-orange

Very Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Vancouveria hexandra

deciduous vancouvaria

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa gymnocarpa

Common2 obs.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Common2 obs.

Camassia quamash

quamash

Common2 obs.

Lupinus polyphyllus

Garden lupin

Common2 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common2 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Common2 obs.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Occasional2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Rare1 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Rare1 obs.

Thecabius populimonilis

Rare1 obs.

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