Stonehouse Wilderness Study Area Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Stonehouse Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Harney 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 Harney County, Stonehouse Wilderness Study Area hosts 3% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Harney County

+3% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common3.22 obs.

Iva axillaris

Deeproot

Very Common0.97 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common0.95 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Very Common0.88 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Very Common0.85 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Common0.79 obs.

Cirsium peckii

Common0.58 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

Rough Eyelashweed

Common0.45 obs.

Balsamorhiza serrata

Common0.45 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

Tansyleaf Evening Primrose

Common0.35 obs.

Trifolium longipes

Long-Stalk Clover

Common0.3 obs.

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Poa mansfieldii

Occasional0.26 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Owl'S-Claws

Occasional0.25 obs.

Ligusticum grayi

Gray'S Lovage

Occasional0.24 obs.

Astragalus curvicarpus

Occasional0.22 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional0.22 obs.

Penstemon speciosus

Occasional0.22 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

Common Stonecrop

Rare0.21 obs.

Lupinus lepidus

Prairie Lupine

Rare0.21 obs.

Pedicularis attollens

Slender Pedicularis

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harney County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Harney County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Basque Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lower Stonehouse Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

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Most Common Species

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

Helianthus annuus

Sunflower

Very Common3.22 obs.

Iva axillaris

Deeproot

Very Common0.97 obs.

Bombus nevadensis

Nevada Bumble Bee

Very Common0.95 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Very Common0.88 obs.

Melilotus albus

Honey Clover

Very Common0.85 obs.

Astragalus purshii

Common0.79 obs.

Cirsium peckii

Common0.58 obs.

Blepharipappus scaber

Rough Eyelashweed

Common0.45 obs.

Balsamorhiza serrata

Common0.45 obs.

Taraxia tanacetifolia

Tansyleaf Evening Primrose

Common0.35 obs.

Trifolium longipes

Long-Stalk Clover

Common0.3 obs.

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Poa mansfieldii

Occasional0.26 obs.

Hymenoxys hoopesii

Owl'S-Claws

Occasional0.25 obs.

Ligusticum grayi

Gray'S Lovage

Occasional0.24 obs.

Astragalus curvicarpus

Occasional0.22 obs.

Bombus huntii

Hunt Bumble Bee

Occasional0.22 obs.

Penstemon speciosus

Occasional0.22 obs.

Sedum lanceolatum

Common Stonecrop

Rare0.21 obs.

Lupinus lepidus

Prairie Lupine

Rare0.21 obs.

Pedicularis attollens

Slender Pedicularis

Rare0.21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Harney County County, Oregon

Nearby Natural Areas

Harney County

Importance: 0.80

78 species

+3% vs. current

Basque Hills Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Lower Stonehouse Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

80 species

0% vs. current

West Peak Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Bridge Creek Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

East Alvord Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% vs. current

Heath Lake Wilderness Study Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

0% 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 Harney County County.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Harney County

+3% species diversity