Bremerton

Ecosystem Overview

The Bremerton ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Kitsap County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bainbridge Island nearby has 18% more documented species, Bremerton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Kitsap County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

-18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common262 obs.

Dendronotus iris

Very Common46 obs.

Elysia hedgpethi

Very Common29 obs.

Serpula columbiana

Very Common21 obs.

Aeolidia papillosa

shag-rug aeolis

Very Common17 obs.

Metridium senile

cloned plumose anemone

Common12 obs.

Antiopella fusca

Common9 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Cyanea ferruginea

Common5 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common4 obs.

Metridium farcimen

giant plumed anemone

Occasional4 obs.

Gastropteron pacificum

Occasional3 obs.

Pododesmus macrochisma

Alaska jingle

Occasional3 obs.

Dendronotus venustus

Occasional3 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Pleurobrachia bachei

cat's eye

Occasional3 obs.

Tonicella lineata

lined chiton

Rare3 obs.

Eubranchus olivaceus

Rare3 obs.

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

green sea urchin

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+95% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-18% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1540% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1950% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4000% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8100% 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

+86%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kitsap County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Bainbridge Island

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Kitsap County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-18% vs. current

Port Orchard

Importance: 0.40

42 species

+95% vs. current

Silverdale

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-18% vs. current

Battle Point Park Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1540% vs. current

Nutes Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1950% vs. current

Gazzam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4000% vs. current

Island Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8100% 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Bainbridge Island

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Hermissenda crassicornis

hermissenda

Very Common262 obs.

Dendronotus iris

Very Common46 obs.

Elysia hedgpethi

Very Common29 obs.

Serpula columbiana

Very Common21 obs.

Aeolidia papillosa

shag-rug aeolis

Very Common17 obs.

Metridium senile

cloned plumose anemone

Common12 obs.

Antiopella fusca

Common9 obs.

Eudistylia vancouveri

Common6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common6 obs.

Cyanea ferruginea

Common5 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common4 obs.

Metridium farcimen

giant plumed anemone

Occasional4 obs.

Gastropteron pacificum

Occasional3 obs.

Pododesmus macrochisma

Alaska jingle

Occasional3 obs.

Dendronotus venustus

Occasional3 obs.

Acer macrophyllum

Big-Leaf Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Pleurobrachia bachei

cat's eye

Occasional3 obs.

Tonicella lineata

lined chiton

Rare3 obs.

Eubranchus olivaceus

Rare3 obs.

Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis

green sea urchin

Rare3 obs.

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