Bainbridge Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Bainbridge Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Kitsap County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Kitsap County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common87 obs.

Ambystoma gracile

Northwestern Salamander

Very Common53 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common52 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Very Common47 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common22 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common21 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Common19 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Common18 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common18 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common17 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common17 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional15 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Occasional15 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional14 obs.

Acanthodoris nanaimoensis

Occasional13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional13 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional13 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare13 obs.

Dirona albolineata

Rare12 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+138% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Kitsap County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+138% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common87 obs.

Ambystoma gracile

Northwestern Salamander

Very Common53 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common52 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Very Common47 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common22 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Common21 obs.

Rana aurora

Red-legged frog

Common19 obs.

Arion ater

European black slug

Common18 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common18 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Common17 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common17 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Occasional15 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Occasional15 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional14 obs.

Acanthodoris nanaimoensis

Occasional13 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional13 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional13 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare13 obs.

Dirona albolineata

Rare12 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Rare11 obs.

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