Yakima
Ecosystem Overview
The Yakima ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in yakima 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. While Yakima County nearby has 28% more documented species, Yakima offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 8 yakima county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Oniscus asellus
common shiny woodlouse
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Ambystoma macrodactylum
Long-toed Salamander
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Passerella iliaca
Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Sitta canadensis
Red-breasted Nuthatch
Morus alba
White mulberry
Pacifastacus leniusculus
Signal crayfish
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Bombus centralis
Central Bumble Bee
Chrysochus cobaltinus
Cycloneda polita
Cicindela purpurea
Purple Tiger Beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Yakimawithin Yakima County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.