Aldrich Mountain Wilderness Study Area

Ecosystem Overview

The Aldrich Mountain Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Grant County, Oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Grant County, Aldrich Mountain Wilderness Study Area hosts 8% more species diversity. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 100 Grant County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

+8% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common4.9 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Very Common4.38 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common1.07 obs.

Phacelia linearis

Linear-Leaved Phacelia

Very Common1.01 obs.

Metaphidippus manni

Very Common0.98 obs.

Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder

Common0.98 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Gypsyflower

Common0.98 obs.

Heterosilpha ramosa

Common0.98 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

Columbia Puccoon

Common0.97 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

Jumping Spiders

Common0.97 obs.

Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis

Common0.97 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

Rough Eyelashweed

Occasional0.97 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Occasional0.79 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Occasional0.74 obs.

Carex nudata

Occasional0.71 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.67 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Rare0.58 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.58 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare0.58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

North Fork John Day Wilderness - Greenhorn Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

North Fork John Day Wilderness - Baldy Unit

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Prairie City

Importance: 0.70

35 species

+129% vs. current

Canyon City

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+135% vs. current

John Day

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+167% vs. current

Seneca

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+220% 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 Grant County County.

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Bombus bifarius

Two Form Bumble Bee

Very Common4.9 obs.

Bombus centralis

Central Bumble Bee

Very Common4.38 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumblebee

Very Common1.07 obs.

Phacelia linearis

Linear-Leaved Phacelia

Very Common1.01 obs.

Metaphidippus manni

Very Common0.98 obs.

Alnus rhombifolia

White Alder

Common0.98 obs.

Cynoglossum officinale

Gypsyflower

Common0.98 obs.

Heterosilpha ramosa

Common0.98 obs.

Lithospermum ruderale

Columbia Puccoon

Common0.97 obs.

Platycryptus californicus

Jumping Spiders

Common0.97 obs.

Mantis religiosa

Praying Mantis

Common0.97 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

Rough Eyelashweed

Occasional0.97 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Cockspur

Occasional0.79 obs.

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

Occasional0.74 obs.

Carex nudata

Occasional0.71 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional0.7 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-Belted Bumblebee

Occasional0.67 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Locust

Rare0.58 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare0.58 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare0.58 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Grant County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Grant County

Importance: 0.80

74 species

+8% vs. current

North Fork John Day Wilderness - Greenhorn Unit

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

North Fork John Day Wilderness - Baldy Unit

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Strawberry Mountain Wilderness

Importance: 0.70

79 species

+1% vs. current

Prairie City

Importance: 0.70

35 species

+129% vs. current

Canyon City

Importance: 0.70

34 species

+135% vs. current

John Day

Importance: 0.70

30 species

+167% vs. current

Seneca

Importance: 0.70

25 species

+220% 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

#29

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#29 of 100 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Grant County

+8% species diversity