Camano
Ecosystem Overview
The Camano ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in island county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Oak Harbor, Camano hosts 1750% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 island county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.
Hemigrapsus oregonensis
yellow shore crab
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Bellis perennis
daisy
Nucella lamellosa
Bombus mixtus
Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee
Coprinus comatus
Shaggy Ink Cap
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Nuttallia obscurata
Geranium lucidum
Shining geranium
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Papilio eurymedon
Pallid Tiger Swallowtail
Scaeva affinis
Phoca vitulina
common seal, harbour seal
Pisaster brevispinus
pink stars
Hemigrapsus nudus
purple shore crab
Pagurus hirsutiusculus
Graphocephala atropunctata
blue-green sharpshooter
Grammoptera subargentata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Island County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Camano. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Camanowithin Island County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.