Fort Bragg

Ecosystem Overview

The Fort Bragg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Mendocino 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Mendocino County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common9 obs.

Erigeron glaucus

seaside daisy

Very Common8 obs.

Peltodoris nobilis

Very Common7 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common6 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common6 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Common5 obs.

Triopha catalinae

Common5 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common5 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Common5 obs.

Pachygrapsus crassipes

striped shore crab

Common5 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Lottia scabra

Rare3 obs.

Haliotis rufescens

Red Abalone

Rare3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Ukiah

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Point Arena

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lake Cleone

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Mendocino County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Ukiah

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

+300% vs. current

Point Arena

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lake Cleone

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+733% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common9 obs.

Erigeron glaucus

seaside daisy

Very Common8 obs.

Peltodoris nobilis

Very Common7 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common6 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Very Common6 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common6 obs.

Hemigrapsus nudus

purple shore crab

Common5 obs.

Triopha catalinae

Common5 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common5 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Common5 obs.

Pachygrapsus crassipes

striped shore crab

Common5 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Occasional4 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional4 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional4 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Lottia scabra

Rare3 obs.

Haliotis rufescens

Red Abalone

Rare3 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare3 obs.

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