Spokane Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Spokane Valley ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Spokane County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Spokane nearby has 77% more documented species, Spokane Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 Spokane County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Spokane

-77% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Very Common2 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Very Common1 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Anchusa officinalis

alkanet

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Rare1 obs.

Spiraea lucida

Rare1 obs.

Chondrilla juncea

Skeleton weed

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spokane County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Spokane

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-77% vs. current

Spokane County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

Cheney

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+360% vs. current

Upper Falls Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+44% vs. current

Wandermere Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+130% vs. current

Lower Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+283% vs. current

Middle Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+475% vs. current

Spokane River

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+475% 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 Spokane County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Spokane County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Spokane

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-77% vs. current

Spokane County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-77% vs. current

Cheney

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+360% vs. current

Upper Falls Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+44% vs. current

Wandermere Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+130% vs. current

Lower Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+283% vs. current

Middle Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+475% vs. current

Spokane River

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+475% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 23 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Spokane

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Olsynium douglasii

Douglas' grasswidow

Very Common2 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Very Common1 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Very Common1 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Very Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus glaberrimus

sagebrush buttercup

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common1 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Common1 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Anchusa officinalis

alkanet

Occasional1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Clematis ligusticifolia

Rare1 obs.

Spiraea lucida

Rare1 obs.

Chondrilla juncea

Skeleton weed

Rare1 obs.

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