Madrona

Ecosystem Overview

The Madrona ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 30% more documented species, Madrona offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 98 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Ptenothrix maculosa

Very Common5 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common5 obs.

Ptenothrix beta

Very Common5 obs.

Athyrium filix-femina

lady-fern

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Calliphora vicina

common blow flie

Common3 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Occasional2 obs.

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Theridion varians

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional2 obs.

Tomocerus minor

Occasional2 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Isodontia mexicana

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Arhopalus asperatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-30% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% 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 King County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-30% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-30% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-30% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 98 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Ptenothrix maculosa

Very Common5 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Very Common5 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Very Common5 obs.

Ptenothrix beta

Very Common5 obs.

Athyrium filix-femina

lady-fern

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Calliphora vicina

common blow flie

Common3 obs.

Ixoreus naevius

Varied Thrush

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common2 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common2 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Occasional2 obs.

No image

Theridion varians

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional2 obs.

Tomocerus minor

Occasional2 obs.

Lysichiton americanus

American skunk cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Isodontia mexicana

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Arhopalus asperatus

Rare1 obs.

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