Lopez Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Lopez Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in San Juan 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 #1 for species diversity among 18 San Juan County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. San Juan County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common4 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common4 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common3 obs.

Grindelia integrifolia

Puget Sound gumweed

Common3 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional3 obs.

Brodiaea coronaria

Occasional3 obs.

Armeria maritima

thrift

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional2 obs.

Alnus rubra

Western alder

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Rare2 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Rare2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

San Juan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hummel Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Fish Hook Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Flahertys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dream Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sucia Island

Importance: 0.33

26 species

+285% 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 San Juan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+426%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Juan County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

San Juan County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Cascade Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Hummel Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Fish Hook Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Flahertys Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dream Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sucia Island

Importance: 0.33

26 species

+285% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. San Juan County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Very Common4 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common4 obs.

Goodyera oblongifolia

western rattlesnake-plantain

Common4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common3 obs.

Grindelia integrifolia

Puget Sound gumweed

Common3 obs.

Thuja plicata

giant arborvitae

Common3 obs.

Rubus spectabilis

Salmonberry

Common3 obs.

Holodiscus discolor

hillside oceanspray

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Occasional3 obs.

Brodiaea coronaria

Occasional3 obs.

Armeria maritima

thrift

Occasional3 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Occasional2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Occasional2 obs.

Alnus rubra

Western alder

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Oregon Pine

Rare2 obs.

Abies grandis

Lowland Fir

Rare2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare2 obs.

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