Spring Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Spring Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Newport nearby has 95% more documented species, Spring Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 11 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 11 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Armillaria mellea

Honey Fungus

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common1 obs.

Berberis darwinii

Darwin's berberis

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-95% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-95% vs. current

Big Creek Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Lincoln City

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-95% vs. current

Waldport

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-95% vs. current

Seal Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+400% vs. current

Yachats

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-95% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.31

3 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Newport

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-95% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-95% vs. current

Big Creek Reservoir Number 2

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+400% vs. current

Lincoln City

Importance: 0.34

100 species

-95% vs. current

Waldport

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-95% vs. current

Seal Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+400% vs. current

Yachats

Importance: 0.32

100 species

-95% vs. current

Toledo

Importance: 0.31

3 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 11 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Newport

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Armillaria mellea

Honey Fungus

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga heterophylla

western hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Very Common1 obs.

Berberis darwinii

Darwin's berberis

Very Common1 obs.

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