Skokomish

Ecosystem Overview

The Skokomish ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Mason County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mason County nearby has 76% more documented species, Skokomish offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Mason 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus keta

chum salmon

Very Common2 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common2 obs.

Jaumea carnosa

marsh jaumea

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cancer productus

Common1 obs.

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

yellow shore crab

Common1 obs.

Aequorea victoria

crystal jelly

Occasional1 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Rare1 obs.

Ruditapes philippinarum

Japanese littleneck

Rare1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+500% vs. current

Howell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Mason Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Spencer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Scarification Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Harstine Island

Importance: 0.33

17 species

+41% 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 Mason County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mason County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Mason County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+500% vs. current

Howell Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Mason Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Spencer Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Scarification Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Reflecting Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2300% vs. current

Harstine Island

Importance: 0.33

17 species

+41% 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 Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Mason County

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Very Common2 obs.

Oncorhynchus keta

chum salmon

Very Common2 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common2 obs.

Jaumea carnosa

marsh jaumea

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Sphex ichneumoneus

Great Golden Digger Wasp

Common1 obs.

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Woodland Skipper

Common1 obs.

Cancer productus

Common1 obs.

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

yellow shore crab

Common1 obs.

Aequorea victoria

crystal jelly

Occasional1 obs.

Clinocardium nuttallii

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Rare1 obs.

Ruditapes philippinarum

Japanese littleneck

Rare1 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Rare1 obs.

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