Turlock

Ecosystem Overview

The Turlock ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanislaus County, California, 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. Compared to nearby Modesto, Turlock hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Stanislaus County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Modesto

+270% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Very Common8 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Very Common7 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common5 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Common5 obs.

Schizocosa mccooki

Common5 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Occasional5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Mallophora fautrix

Occasional4 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare4 obs.

Menemerus semilimbatus

Rare4 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Modesto

Importance: 0.51

27 species

+270% vs. current

Stanislaus County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Modesto

Importance: 0.51

27 species

+270% vs. current

Stanislaus County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Modesto

+270% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Very Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common9 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Very Common8 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Very Common7 obs.

Neuroterus saltarius

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Common5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common5 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Common5 obs.

Schizocosa mccooki

Common5 obs.

Boisea rubrolineata

Occasional5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional5 obs.

Mallophora fautrix

Occasional4 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare4 obs.

Menemerus semilimbatus

Rare4 obs.

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

Pallid-winged Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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