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Clackamas River

Ecosystem Overview

The Clackamas River ecosystem supports 3 documented wildlife species across 3 taxonomic genera. Located in clackamas county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oregon City nearby has 97% more documented species, Clackamas River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 18 clackamas county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

3
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
3
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
2
Common Species
Frequently observed species
1
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species
Common1 species
Occasional1 species
Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 18 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Oregon City
-97% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 3 total documented species.

Petrophila confusalis

Petrophila confusalis

Very Common1 obs.
Potamogeton crispus

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Very Common1 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Clackamas County

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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)

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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)

Sandy

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🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)

Canby

Unique habitat supporting 11 species. Ideal for discovering specialized wildlife communities.

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species

Molalla

Intimate natural area with 2 documented species. Perfect for quiet wildlife observation.

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📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)

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Undocumented potential

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Regional Wildlife Network

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