Soap Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Soap Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Moses Lake, Soap Lake hosts 633% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Moses Lake

+633% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Tetradymia canescens

common horshbrush

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Elymus elymoides

squirreltail

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

Leymus cinereus

basin wild rye

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Moses Lake

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+633% vs. current

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-78% vs. current

Parklake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Corral Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Potholes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Dry Falls Lake

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Grand Coulee

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2100% 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 Grant County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+57%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Moses Lake

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+633% vs. current

Grant County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-78% vs. current

Parklake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Corral Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Potholes Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Dry Falls Lake

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Ephrata

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Grand Coulee

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+2100% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Moses Lake

+633% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common2 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common1 obs.

Hesperostipa comata

needle-and-thread

Common1 obs.

Bromus tectorum

Cheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Agropyron cristatum

Crested wheatgrass

Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Tetradymia canescens

common horshbrush

Common1 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional1 obs.

Elymus elymoides

squirreltail

Occasional1 obs.

Lepidium perfoliatum

Clasping pepperweed

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Occasional1 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Rare1 obs.

Leymus cinereus

basin wild rye

Rare1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

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