Waller

Ecosystem Overview

The Waller ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Pierce County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pierce County nearby has 43% more documented species, Waller offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 31 Pierce County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Very Common2 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common2 obs.

Marmara arbutiella

Very Common2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Very Common2 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Very Common2 obs.

Aesculus hippocastanum

horse-chestnut

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Larinioides sclopetarius

Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Entomobrya triangularis

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Rare1 obs.

Eriocrania semipurpurella

Early Purple

Rare1 obs.

Phytomyza ilicis

Holly leafminer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-43% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

+6% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-20% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+418% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+375% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

+4% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+128% 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 Pierce County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-43% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

+6% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-20% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+418% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+375% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

+4% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+128% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 31 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Geum macrophyllum

Big-Leaved Avens

Very Common2 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common2 obs.

Marmara arbutiella

Very Common2 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Very Common2 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Very Common2 obs.

Aesculus hippocastanum

horse-chestnut

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Thryomanes bewickii

Bewick'S Wren (Spilurus Group)

Common1 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common1 obs.

Larinioides sclopetarius

Common1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Entomobrya triangularis

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Rare1 obs.

Eriocrania semipurpurella

Early Purple

Rare1 obs.

Phytomyza ilicis

Holly leafminer

Rare1 obs.

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