Monroe

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Snohomish 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 #2 for species diversity among 35 Snohomish County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 35 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Very Common11 obs.

Cetrelia cetrarioides

Very Common7 obs.

Lunularia cruciata

Crescent-cup Liverwort

Very Common6 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Very Common5 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common5 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common4 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Common4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common4 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common3 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Occasional3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional3 obs.

Porella navicularis

Occasional3 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional3 obs.

Ramalina subleptocarpha

Rare2 obs.

Hypogymnia tubulosa

Rare2 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

+96% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+203% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

+92% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

+61% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Snohomish County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Everett

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Snohomish County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Edmonds

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Lynnwood

Importance: 0.42

51 species

+96% vs. current

Mukilteo

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+203% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.41

52 species

+92% vs. current

Arlington

Importance: 0.40

37 species

+170% vs. current

Lake Stevens

Importance: 0.39

62 species

+61% 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 35 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 35 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Everett

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Very Common11 obs.

Cetrelia cetrarioides

Very Common7 obs.

Lunularia cruciata

Crescent-cup Liverwort

Very Common6 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Very Common5 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common5 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common4 obs.

Panicum capillare

witch grass

Common4 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common4 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common3 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Occasional3 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional3 obs.

Porella navicularis

Occasional3 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional3 obs.

Ramalina subleptocarpha

Rare2 obs.

Hypogymnia tubulosa

Rare2 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Rare2 obs.

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