Port Orchard

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Orchard ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Kitsap County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bainbridge Island nearby has 58% more documented species, Port Orchard offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 Kitsap County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

-58% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Dendronotus iris

Very Common68 obs.

Elysia hedgpethi

Very Common27 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common19 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Very Common16 obs.

Metridium senile

cloned plumose anemone

Very Common16 obs.

Botrylloides violaceus

Colonial tunicate

Common6 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common5 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common5 obs.

Pugettia producta

Common4 obs.

Cucumaria miniata

orange sea cucumber

Common4 obs.

Eubranchus olivaceus

Common4 obs.

Lottia scutum

Occasional3 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Mopalia kennerleyi

Occasional2 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Occasional2 obs.

Marasmius oreades

Fairy Ring Marasmius

Occasional2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare2 obs.

Ciona savignyi

Tunicate

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-58% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-58% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-58% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+740% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+950% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2000% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Poulsbo

Importance: 0.34

54 species

-22% 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

Species Count

-9%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-58% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-58% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-58% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+740% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+950% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2000% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4100% vs. current

Poulsbo

Importance: 0.34

54 species

-22% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common13 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

-58% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.

Dendronotus iris

Very Common68 obs.

Elysia hedgpethi

Very Common27 obs.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common19 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Very Common16 obs.

Metridium senile

cloned plumose anemone

Very Common16 obs.

Botrylloides violaceus

Colonial tunicate

Common6 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common5 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common5 obs.

Pugettia producta

Common4 obs.

Cucumaria miniata

orange sea cucumber

Common4 obs.

Eubranchus olivaceus

Common4 obs.

Lottia scutum

Occasional3 obs.

Melanitta perspicillata

Surf Scoter

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional2 obs.

Mopalia kennerleyi

Occasional2 obs.

Evasterias troschelii

Occasional2 obs.

Marasmius oreades

Fairy Ring Marasmius

Occasional2 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Rare2 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare2 obs.

Ciona savignyi

Tunicate

Rare2 obs.

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