Colton

Ecosystem Overview

The Colton ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in California, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While California nearby has 35% more documented species, Colton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #325 for species diversity among 1359 California natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#325

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#325 of 1359 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. California

-35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common11 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common11 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Very Common6 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Very Common4 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common4 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

burr ragweed

Common3 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common2 obs.

Croton californicus

Common2 obs.

Salvia mellifera

black sage

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Occasional2 obs.

Dasymutilla magnifica

Occasional2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes osculans

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

-35% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-35% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-35% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-35% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% 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 California.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

-35% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-35% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-35% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-35% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-35% 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

#325

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#325 of 1359 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. California

-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common11 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common11 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Very Common6 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Very Common4 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common4 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common4 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

burr ragweed

Common3 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common2 obs.

Croton californicus

Common2 obs.

Salvia mellifera

black sage

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Occasional2 obs.

Dasymutilla magnifica

Occasional2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Occasional2 obs.

Eleodes osculans

Occasional2 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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