Dupont

Ecosystem Overview

The Dupont ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Pierce 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 Pierce County nearby has 46% more documented species, Dupont offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 31 Pierce 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common4 obs.

Woodwardia fimbriata

giant chain fern

Very Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common4 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common3 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Very Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common2 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common2 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common2 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Common2 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Common2 obs.

Phytomyza linnaeae

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysolina hyperici

Occasional1 obs.

Golovinomyces sordidus

Plantain Mildew

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional1 obs.

Metellina curtisi

Rare1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda polita

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-46% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

0% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-24% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+391% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+350% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-2% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+116% 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

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pierce County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Pierce County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-46% vs. current

Puyallup

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lakewood

Importance: 0.41

54 species

0% vs. current

University Place

Importance: 0.39

71 species

-24% vs. current

Bonney Lake

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+391% vs. current

Gig Harbor

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+350% vs. current

Orting

Importance: 0.35

55 species

-2% vs. current

Tipsoo Lake

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+116% 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 Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 31 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common4 obs.

Woodwardia fimbriata

giant chain fern

Very Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common4 obs.

Linnaea borealis

twinflower

Very Common3 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Very Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common2 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common2 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common2 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Common2 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Common2 obs.

Phytomyza linnaeae

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysolina hyperici

Occasional1 obs.

Golovinomyces sordidus

Plantain Mildew

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional1 obs.

Metellina curtisi

Rare1 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Cycloneda polita

Rare1 obs.

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