Wenatchee

Ecosystem Overview

The Wenatchee ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Chelan County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chelan County nearby has 85% more documented species, Wenatchee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Chelan County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Chelan County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Chetostoma californicum

Very Common1 obs.

Cimex lectularius

bed bug

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Common1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chelan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Chelan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Hope Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.32

16 species

-6% vs. current

Chelan

Importance: 0.32

18 species

-17% vs. current

Lake Chelan

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+150% 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 Chelan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chelan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Chelan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-85% vs. current

Hope Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Leavenworth

Importance: 0.32

16 species

-6% vs. current

Chelan

Importance: 0.32

18 species

-17% vs. current

Lake Chelan

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+150% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Chelan County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Chetostoma californicum

Very Common1 obs.

Cimex lectularius

bed bug

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Elaeagnus angustifolia

Russian olive

Common1 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Common1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Stellaria media

Common chickweed

Common1 obs.

Mantis religiosa

European mantis

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

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