Snoqualmie

Ecosystem Overview

The Snoqualmie ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 27% more documented species, Snoqualmie offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 98 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Very Common4 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common4 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Very Common3 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common2 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional2 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional2 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Rare2 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Rare2 obs.

Hypogymnia tubulosa

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-27% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-27% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-27% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-27% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-27% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-27% 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

Species Count

-27%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-27% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-27% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-27% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-27% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-27% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-27% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-27% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 98 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Very Common4 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common4 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Very Common3 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common3 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common3 obs.

Acer circinatum

Vine Maple

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common3 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Common2 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Occasional2 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Occasional2 obs.

Tellima grandiflora

fringecups

Rare2 obs.

Physocarpus capitatus

Pacific ninebark

Rare2 obs.

Hypogymnia tubulosa

Rare2 obs.

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