Montesano

Ecosystem Overview

The Montesano ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 35 taxonomic genera. Located in Grays Harbor County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aberdeen, Montesano hosts 124% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 Grays Harbor County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Aberdeen

+124% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common3 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common2 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Common2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common2 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Common2 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis oregana

Occasional2 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anodonta kennerlyi

Western floater

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Rare1 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Rare1 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+124% vs. current

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

+23% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+850% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+90% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

-14% 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 Grays Harbor County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Grays Harbor County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Aberdeen

Importance: 0.42

17 species

+124% vs. current

Hoquiam

Importance: 0.41

31 species

+23% vs. current

Grays Harbor County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-62% vs. current

Lake Quinault

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+850% vs. current

Satsop

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Ocean Shores

Importance: 0.29

20 species

+90% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.28

44 species

-14% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 8 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Aberdeen

+124% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Claytonia sibirica

pink purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Very Common3 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common2 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common2 obs.

Dicentra formosa

Bleeding-Heart

Common2 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Common2 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common2 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Common2 obs.

Oplopanax horridus

devil's-club

Common2 obs.

Polypodium glycyrrhiza

licorice fern

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis oregana

Occasional2 obs.

Biston betularia

Peppered Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Anodonta kennerlyi

Western floater

Occasional1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Occasional1 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Rare1 obs.

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Rare1 obs.

Maianthemum dilatatum

deerberry

Rare1 obs.

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