Leavenworth

Ecosystem Overview

The Leavenworth ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Chelan County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wenatchee, Leavenworth hosts 7% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Chelan County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wenatchee

+7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Very Common1 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Zotheca tranquilla

Common1 obs.

Silene coronaria

Rose Campion

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Boletus barrowsii

Occasional1 obs.

Urtica gracilis

Slender Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chelan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Wenatchee

Importance: 0.45

15 species

+7% vs. current

Chelan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hope Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+700% vs. current

Chelan

Importance: 0.32

18 species

-11% vs. current

Lake Chelan

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+167% 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

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Chelan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Wenatchee

Importance: 0.45

15 species

+7% vs. current

Chelan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Hope Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+700% vs. current

Chelan

Importance: 0.32

18 species

-11% vs. current

Lake Chelan

Importance: 0.30

6 species

+167% 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

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Wenatchee

+7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Very Common1 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Zotheca tranquilla

Common1 obs.

Silene coronaria

Rose Campion

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Boletus barrowsii

Occasional1 obs.

Urtica gracilis

Slender Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

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