Lake Cavanaugh

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Cavanaugh ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Skagit County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anacortes nearby has 86% more documented species, Lake Cavanaugh offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 25 Skagit County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 25 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common2 obs.

Hadromyia pulchra

Very Common1 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Very Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common1 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Lobelia dortmanna

water lobelia

Common1 obs.

Melanostoma mellina

Common1 obs.

Chlorophyllum brunneum

Brown Parasol

Common1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Common1 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Etorofus obliteratus

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Skagit County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.41

70 species

-80% vs. current

Summer Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-7% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 Skagit County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Skagit County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Anacortes

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-86% vs. current

Skagit County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.41

70 species

-80% vs. current

Summer Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

-7% vs. current

Lake McMurray

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Whistle Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Barney Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Pass Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 25 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Anacortes

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Very Common2 obs.

Hadromyia pulchra

Very Common1 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Very Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Very Common1 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Comarum palustre

Marsh Five-Fingers

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Lobelia dortmanna

water lobelia

Common1 obs.

Melanostoma mellina

Common1 obs.

Chlorophyllum brunneum

Brown Parasol

Common1 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Common1 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Occasional1 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional1 obs.

Etorofus obliteratus

Occasional1 obs.

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