Visalia

Ecosystem Overview

The Visalia ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in Tulare County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tulare County nearby has 62% more documented species, Visalia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 Tulare County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Tulare County

-62% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Tyrannus couchii

Couch's kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Very Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Habronattus pyrrithrix

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Rare1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-62% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

+217% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+322% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% 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 Tulare County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-62% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

+217% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+322% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1800% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3700% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Tulare County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Tyrannus couchii

Couch's kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Phyla nodiflora

Turkey tangle fogfruit

Very Common2 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Very Common2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Common1 obs.

Erythemis collocata

Western Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Habronattus pyrrithrix

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Pituophis catenifer

Bullsnake [sayi]

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Rare1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Rare1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Rare1 obs.

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