Pullman

Ecosystem Overview

The Pullman ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Whitman County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Whitman County nearby has 56% more documented species, Pullman offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Whitman County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Whitman County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Very Common3 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Common2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pseudomasaris zonalis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Whitman County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitman County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Sheep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% vs. current

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+1000% 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 Whitman County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Whitman County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Whitman County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Sheep Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% vs. current

Johnson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4300% vs. current

Uniontown

Importance: 0.24

4 species

+1000% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Whitman County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Pica hudsonia

Black-billed Magpie

Very Common3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common3 obs.

Centaurea cyanus

cornflower

Very Common3 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus rufocinctus

Red-belted Bumble Bee

Common2 obs.

Diplolepis rosae

Gall wasp

Common2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common2 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Common1 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Rare1 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pseudomasaris zonalis

Rare1 obs.

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