Camano Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Camano Island ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Island County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oak Harbor, Camano Island hosts 1500% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Island County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Harbor

+1500% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Common2 obs.

Nucella lamellosa

Common2 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Common1 obs.

Graphocephala atropunctata

blue-green sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional1 obs.

Mirounga angustirostris

Northern Elephant Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Scaeva affinis

Rare1 obs.

Grammoptera subargentata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Island County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Harbor

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+1500% vs. current

Island County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-36% vs. current

Coupeville

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Langley

Importance: 0.38

21 species

+205% vs. current

Whidbey Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Deer Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+88% vs. current

Newman Ponds

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Cranberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% 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 Island County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+94%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Island County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Oak Harbor

Importance: 0.40

4 species

+1500% vs. current

Island County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-36% vs. current

Coupeville

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Langley

Importance: 0.38

21 species

+205% vs. current

Whidbey Island

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-36% vs. current

Deer Lagoon

Importance: 0.35

34 species

+88% vs. current

Newman Ponds

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% vs. current

Cranberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6300% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Harbor

+1500% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Very Common3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Geranium lucidum

Shining geranium

Very Common2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common2 obs.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Common2 obs.

Nucella lamellosa

Common2 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Common1 obs.

Graphocephala atropunctata

blue-green sharpshooter

Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Occasional1 obs.

Mirounga angustirostris

Northern Elephant Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare1 obs.

Scaeva affinis

Rare1 obs.

Grammoptera subargentata

Rare1 obs.

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