Lakewood

Ecosystem Overview

The Lakewood 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, Lakewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 31 Pierce County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#6 of 31 locations

81th 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.

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Aulagromyza populicola

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare1 obs.

Amara aenea

Common Sun Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+13%

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

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

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+350% 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

+13%

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

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

Forest Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+350% 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

#6 of 31 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pierce County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythronium oregonum

giant adder's-tongue

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Very Common2 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common2 obs.

Branta hutchinsii

hutchins’s canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Aulagromyza populicola

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Libellula forensis

Eight-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare1 obs.

Amara aenea

Common Sun Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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