Vancouver

Ecosystem Overview

The Vancouver ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Clark County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 16 Clark County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Very Common5 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common5 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common4 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Common4 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Common3 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common3 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common3 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Occasional3 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional3 obs.

Brassica rapa

Wild Mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare3 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Washougal

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+32% vs. current

Camas

Importance: 0.40

78 species

+28% vs. current

Carty Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Battle Ground Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rest Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clark County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Clark County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Washougal

Importance: 0.41

76 species

+32% vs. current

Camas

Importance: 0.40

78 species

+28% vs. current

Carty Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Battle Ground Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rest Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Deep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 16 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Clark County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Jacobaea vulgaris

Stinking willie

Very Common5 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Very Common5 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common5 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common4 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Very Common4 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Common4 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Common3 obs.

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom

Common3 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common3 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Common3 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional3 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Populus trichocarpa

Black Cottonwood

Occasional3 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional3 obs.

Brassica rapa

Wild Mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare3 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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