Chehalis
Ecosystem Overview
The Chehalis ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in lewis county, washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Centralia, Chehalis hosts 12% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 lewis county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Abies grandis
Lowland Fir
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Vaccinium parvifolium
red-huckleberry
Sambucus racemosa
red-berried elder
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Hydrophyllum tenuipes
Pacific waterleaf
Oemleria cerasiformis
Indian plum
Rubus ursinus
California blackberry
Rubus laciniatus
cut-leaved bramble
Prunus lusitanica
Portugal Laurel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lewis County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Chehaliswithin Lewis County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.