Renton

Ecosystem Overview

The Renton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 98 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common20 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Dicyrtomina saundersi

Very Common8 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common8 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common8 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common8 obs.

Ptenothrix maculosa

Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common7 obs.

Hemichroa crocea

Common7 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional6 obs.

Sminthurinus henshawi

Occasional6 obs.

Dicyrtomina ornata

Occasional6 obs.

Isotoma viridis

Occasional5 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional5 obs.

Allogona townsendiana

Rare5 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare5 obs.

Tomocerus minor

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kirkland

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 98 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common20 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common9 obs.

Dicyrtomina saundersi

Very Common8 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common8 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common8 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common8 obs.

Ptenothrix maculosa

Common7 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common7 obs.

Hemichroa crocea

Common7 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common6 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional6 obs.

Sminthurinus henshawi

Occasional6 obs.

Dicyrtomina ornata

Occasional6 obs.

Isotoma viridis

Occasional5 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Occasional5 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional5 obs.

Allogona townsendiana

Rare5 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Rare5 obs.

Tomocerus minor

Rare5 obs.

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