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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Canada Goose
Pacific Poison Oak
Black Phoebe
Buttonbush
Western Fence Lizard
Vosnesensky Bumble Bee
Ailanthus

Yellow Bumblebee

Toyon
Turkey Vulture

Amole
Blue Swallowtail
Goosander
Poke

Longbeak Stork'S Bill

Pussy-Ears

Bluecrown Passionflower

Pusley

Brook Pimpernel
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Shasta County County.
The Shasta Lake ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Shasta County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Redding, Shasta Lake hosts 4% more species diversity.