Spokane Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Spokane Valley ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in spokane 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 Spokane nearby has 77% more documented species, Spokane Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 spokane 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 23 total documented species.
Olsynium douglasii
Douglas' grasswidow
Pacifastacus leniusculus
Signal crayfish
Pituophis catenifer
Bullsnake [sayi]
Podiceps grisegena
red-necked grebe
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Ranunculus glaberrimus
sagebrush buttercup
Berteroa incana
hoary alison
Centaurea stoebe
spotted knapweed
Asclepias fascicularis
Mexican milkweed
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Pinus ponderosa
yellow-pine
Anchusa officinalis
alkanet
Silene latifolia
Bladder campion
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Clematis ligusticifolia
Spiraea lucida
Chondrilla juncea
Skeleton weed
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Spokane County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Spokane Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Spokane Valleywithin Spokane County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.