Lake County
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in lake county, oregon, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lakeview, Lake County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 lake county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Antilocapra americana
pronghorn
Calochortus macrocarpus
sagebrush mariposa
Pinus ponderosa
yellow-pine
Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus
yellow rabbitbrush
Ericameria nauseosa
rubber rabbitbrush
Juniperus occidentalis
Western Juniper
Taraxia tanacetifolia
tansyleaf evening primrose
Purshia tridentata
bitterbrush
Leucocrinum montanum
mountain-lily
Astragalus purshii
Layia glandulosa
white layia
Astragalus curvicarpus
Drosera anglica
great sundew
Salvia aethiopis
Mediterranean sage
Pedicularis groenlandica
Greenland lousewort
Eriophyllum lanatum
common woolly-sunflower
Wyethia mollis
Ribes cereum
squaw currant
Phacelia linearis
thread-leaved phacelia
Icaricia icarioides
Boisduval'S Blue
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lake County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Countywithin Lake County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.