Centralia

Ecosystem Overview

The Centralia ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in Lewis County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewis County nearby has 66% more documented species, Centralia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Lewis County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Very Common2 obs.

Margaritifera falcata

western freshwater pearl mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.

Juga plicifera

Pleated Juga

Common1 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Common1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common1 obs.

Lilium columbianum

Columbia lily

Common1 obs.

Alnus rubra

Western alder

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Rare1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Rare1 obs.

Prunus laurocerasus

Cherry laurel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Chehalis

Importance: 0.36

38 species

-11% vs. current

Snow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Mossyrock

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Winlock

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+278% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+750% vs. current

Fords Prairie

Importance: 0.24

19 species

+79% vs. current

Mayfield Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+750% 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 Lewis County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lewis County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewis County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Chehalis

Importance: 0.36

38 species

-11% vs. current

Snow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1033% vs. current

Mossyrock

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+3300% vs. current

Winlock

Importance: 0.29

9 species

+278% vs. current

Morton

Importance: 0.29

4 species

+750% vs. current

Fords Prairie

Importance: 0.24

19 species

+79% vs. current

Mayfield Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+750% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewis County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Ilex aquifolium

holly

Very Common2 obs.

Margaritifera falcata

western freshwater pearl mussel

Very Common1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Very Common1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.

Juga plicifera

Pleated Juga

Common1 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common1 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Common1 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Common1 obs.

Lilium columbianum

Columbia lily

Common1 obs.

Alnus rubra

Western alder

Occasional1 obs.

Vaccinium parvifolium

red-huckleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rumex acetosella

Common sheep sorrel

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia americana

peavine

Occasional1 obs.

Oemleria cerasiformis

Indian plum

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Rare1 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Rare1 obs.

Prunus laurocerasus

Cherry laurel

Rare1 obs.

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