Sammamish

Ecosystem Overview

The Sammamish ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #8 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#8 of 98 locations

92th 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.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa argentata

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common2 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Occasional2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 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

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

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

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

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

#8 of 98 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common4 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa argentata

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common2 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Common2 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional2 obs.

Ribes sanguineum

Flowering Currant

Occasional2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional2 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare2 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

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