Lopez Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Lopez Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in san juan county, washington, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 san juan county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sedum spathulifolium
Colorado Stonecrop
Polystichum munitum
western sword fern
Plantago maritima
sea plantain
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Goodyera oblongifolia
western rattlesnake-plantain
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Grindelia integrifolia
Puget Sound gumweed
Thuja plicata
giant arborvitae
Rubus spectabilis
Salmonberry
Holodiscus discolor
hillside oceanspray
Gaultheria shallon
shallal
Brodiaea coronaria
Armeria maritima
thrift
Rubus ursinus
California blackberry
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Alnus rubra
Western alder
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Abies grandis
Lowland Fir
Gavia immer
great northern loon
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Juan County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lopez Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lopez Islandwithin San Juan County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.