Wenatchee
Ecosystem Overview
The Wenatchee ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in chelan county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chelan County nearby has 85% more documented species, Wenatchee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 chelan county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Ambystoma macrodactylum
Long-toed Salamander
Chetostoma californicum
Cimex lectularius
bed bug
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Elaeagnus angustifolia
Russian olive
Leptoglossus occidentalis
Western Conifer-Seed Bug
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Stellaria media
Common chickweed
Mantis religiosa
European mantis
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chelan County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Wenatcheewithin Chelan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.