Modesto

Ecosystem Overview

The Modesto ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanislaus County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stanislaus County nearby has 73% more documented species, Modesto offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Stanislaus County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanislaus County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common2 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common1 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Very Common1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Glycaspis brimblecombei

Common1 obs.

Holocnemus pluchei

Common1 obs.

Menemerus semilimbatus

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Leratiomyces percevalii

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Pistacia atlantica

Mt. atlas mastic tree

Rare1 obs.

Malva multiflora

Cheeseweed

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanislaus County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Turlock

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-73% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+170% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+200% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+238% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+286% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Stanislaus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Stanislaus County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Turlock

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-73% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+170% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+200% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+238% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+286% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Stanislaus County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common2 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common1 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Very Common1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Very Common1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Common1 obs.

Glycaspis brimblecombei

Common1 obs.

Holocnemus pluchei

Common1 obs.

Menemerus semilimbatus

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Leratiomyces percevalii

Occasional1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Pistacia atlantica

Mt. atlas mastic tree

Rare1 obs.

Malva multiflora

Cheeseweed

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

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