Skokomish
Ecosystem Overview
The Skokomish ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in mason county, washington, 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 Mason County nearby has 76% more documented species, Skokomish offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 mason 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 24 total documented species.
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Rubus spectabilis
Salmonberry
Oncorhynchus keta
chum salmon
Lobaria pulmonaria
Lungwort
Jaumea carnosa
marsh jaumea
Rubus parviflorus
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Cancer productus
Hemigrapsus oregonensis
yellow shore crab
Aequorea victoria
crystal jelly
Clinocardium nuttallii
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Rubus laciniatus
cut-leaved bramble
Plantago coronopus
Buckhorn plantain
Plantago maritima
sea plantain
Hypholoma fasciculare
Ruditapes philippinarum
Japanese littleneck
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mason County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Skokomishwithin Mason County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.