Maury Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Maury Island ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in King County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seattle nearby has 41% more documented species, Maury Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 98 King County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 98 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common3 obs.

Lepidium latifolium

dittander

Very Common3 obs.

Cotoneaster franchetii

Orange cotoneaster

Very Common3 obs.

Cancer productus

Common2 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common2 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common1 obs.

Stereum ochraceoflavum

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Patagioenas fasciata

Band-tailed Pigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mycena acicula

Orange Bonnet

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysolina hyperici

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% 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

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in King County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Seattle

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-41% vs. current

Bellevue

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

King County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-41% vs. current

Renton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Redmond

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-41% vs. current

Shoreline

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Issaquah

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% vs. current

Tukwila

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-41% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 98 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 98 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Seattle

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Marah oregana

Oregon bigroot

Very Common3 obs.

Lepidium latifolium

dittander

Very Common3 obs.

Cotoneaster franchetii

Orange cotoneaster

Very Common3 obs.

Cancer productus

Common2 obs.

Rubus ursinus

California blackberry

Common2 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common2 obs.

Elgaria coerulea

Northern Alligator Lizard

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common1 obs.

Stereum ochraceoflavum

Occasional1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurotus pulmonarius

Summer Oyster Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.

Patagioenas fasciata

Band-tailed Pigeon

Occasional1 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Mycena acicula

Orange Bonnet

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Chrysolina hyperici

Rare1 obs.

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