Shoreline

Ecosystem Overview

The Shoreline ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in King 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 #5 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 98 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common20 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common5 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common5 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common5 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Common4 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional4 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Occasional4 obs.

Corallorhiza mertensiana

Pacific coralroot

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Rare3 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Rare3 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.44

100 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 98 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common20 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common7 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common5 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common5 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Common5 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common5 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Common4 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Thamnophis ordinoides

Northwestern Garter Snake

Common4 obs.

Enallagma carunculatum

Tule Bluet

Occasional4 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional4 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Occasional4 obs.

Corallorhiza mertensiana

Pacific coralroot

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional3 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Rare3 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Rare3 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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