Point Arena

Ecosystem Overview

The Point Arena ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Mendocino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mendocino County nearby has 78% more documented species, Point Arena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Mendocino County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum laciniatum

kangaroo-apple

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common1 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common1 obs.

Scrophularia californica

California figwort

Common1 obs.

Marah fabacea

valley manroot

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Rare1 obs.

Glaucidium gnoma

Mountain Pygmy Owl

Rare1 obs.

Vireo huttoni

Hutton's Vireo

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Ukiah

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+144% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-78% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-12% vs. current

Lake Cleone

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+83% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+267% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Ukiah

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-78% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+144% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-78% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-12% vs. current

Lake Cleone

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+83% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+267% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Haematopus bachmani

Black Oystercatcher

Very Common1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum laciniatum

kangaroo-apple

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Common1 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common1 obs.

Scrophularia californica

California figwort

Common1 obs.

Marah fabacea

valley manroot

Common1 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Rare1 obs.

Glaucidium gnoma

Mountain Pygmy Owl

Rare1 obs.

Vireo huttoni

Hutton's Vireo

Rare1 obs.

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