Terrace Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Terrace Heights ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Yakima 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. Compared to nearby Yakima, Terrace Heights hosts 39% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Yakima County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Yakima

+39% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common5 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common3 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common3 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyopes scalaris

Rare2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Tenebrio obscurus

Dark mealworm

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Yakima County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Yakima

Importance: 0.47

72 species

+39% vs. current

Yakima County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Buck Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Leech Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Union Gap

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+525% vs. current

Wenas Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rimrock Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Yakima County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Yakima County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Yakima

Importance: 0.47

72 species

+39% vs. current

Yakima County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Buck Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Leech Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Union Gap

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+525% vs. current

Wenas Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rimrock Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Yakima

+39% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common5 obs.

Medicago sativa

lucerne

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common4 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common4 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Common3 obs.

Ribes aureum

Buffalo Currant

Common3 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Black-headed Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Oxyopes scalaris

Rare2 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Tenebrio obscurus

Dark mealworm

Rare2 obs.

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