Sonora

Ecosystem Overview

The Sonora ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne County nearby has 73% more documented species, Sonora offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 27 Tuolumne County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuolumne County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Laetiporus gilbertsonii

Very Common2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Common1 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Alnus rhombifolia

California alder

Common1 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia oblongata

Eggleaf spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible fig

Rare1 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuolumne County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuolumne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+575% vs. current

Middle Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+80% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Lower Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Siesta Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Dog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Blue Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% 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 Tuolumne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+69%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuolumne County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuolumne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+575% vs. current

Middle Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+80% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Lower Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Siesta Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Dog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Blue Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuolumne County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Laetiporus gilbertsonii

Very Common2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Very Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Common1 obs.

Passerella iliaca

Fox Sparrow (Slate-Colored)

Common1 obs.

Alnus rhombifolia

California alder

Common1 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Common1 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia oblongata

Eggleaf spurge

Occasional1 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus pinus

Pine Siskin

Occasional1 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare1 obs.

Ficus carica

Edible fig

Rare1 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Rare1 obs.

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