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Lake Selmac

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Selmac ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in josephine county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Josephine County nearby has 77% more documented species, Lake Selmac offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 josephine county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
22
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Josephine County
-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common3 obs.
Carex obnupta

Carex obnupta

Slough sedge

Very Common2 obs.
Bellis perennis

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common2 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.
Sphyrapicus ruber

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Common1 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.
Paspalum distichum

Paspalum distichum

Knotgrass

Common1 obs.
Cyperus eragrostis

Cyperus eragrostis

Pale galingale, Tall flatsedge

Common1 obs.
Lupinus bicolor

Lupinus bicolor

miniature lupine

Occasional1 obs.
Triphysaria pusilla

Triphysaria pusilla

dwarf false owl-clover

Occasional1 obs.
Phalaris arundinacea

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional1 obs.
Potamogeton crispus

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Occasional1 obs.
Potamogeton diversifolius

Potamogeton diversifolius

water-thread pondweed

Occasional1 obs.
Lotus corniculatus

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.
Trifolium subterraneum

Trifolium subterraneum

subterranean clover

Rare1 obs.
Lepidium campestre

Lepidium campestre

Cream-anther field pepperwort

Rare1 obs.
Rumex crispus

Rumex crispus

curled dock

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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