Stockton

Ecosystem Overview

The Stockton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in San Joaquin 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 15 San Joaquin County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. San Joaquin County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common16 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common14 obs.

Alopecosa kochi

Very Common13 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common12 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Common10 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common9 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Common8 obs.

Junonia grisea

Common8 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common8 obs.

Plestiodon gilberti

Gilbert's Skink

Occasional7 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional6 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Occasional6 obs.

Kukulcania geophila

Rare6 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Joaquin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Joaquin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tracy

Importance: 0.39

35 species

+186% vs. current

Manteca

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

58 species

+72% vs. current

Mosher Slough

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

San Joaquin River

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 San Joaquin County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Joaquin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Joaquin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Tracy

Importance: 0.39

35 species

+186% vs. current

Manteca

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.35

86 species

+16% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

58 species

+72% vs. current

Mosher Slough

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

San Joaquin River

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. San Joaquin County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common16 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common16 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common14 obs.

Alopecosa kochi

Very Common13 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common12 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Common10 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common9 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Common8 obs.

Junonia grisea

Common8 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Common8 obs.

Plestiodon gilberti

Gilbert's Skink

Occasional7 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Occasional7 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional7 obs.

Burnsius communis

Common Checkered-Skipper

Occasional6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional6 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Occasional6 obs.

Kukulcania geophila

Rare6 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare6 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare6 obs.

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