Lynnwood

Ecosystem Overview

The Lynnwood ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Snohomish County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Everett nearby has 49% more documented species, Lynnwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 35 Snohomish County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 35 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Platismatia glauca

Common1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-49% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-49% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+55% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

-2% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

+38% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

-18% 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 Snohomish County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-49% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-49% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-49% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+55% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

-2% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

+38% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

-18% 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 35 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Platismatia glauca

Common1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare1 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

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