Pasco

Ecosystem Overview

The Pasco ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 67% more documented species, Pasco offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-67% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Eriogonum niveum

snow-buckwheat

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia rubra

erubescent miner's-lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.39

86 species

-67% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.39

86 species

-67% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 2 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common2 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Eriogonum niveum

snow-buckwheat

Occasional1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia rubra

erubescent miner's-lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Dieteria canescens

hoary-aster

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Asclepias speciosa

showy milkweed

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Rare1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

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