Lincoln

Ecosystem Overview

The Lincoln ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in Placer County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Placer County nearby has 56% more documented species, Lincoln offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Placer County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Placer County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Very Common4 obs.

Triteleia hyacinthina

fool's-onion

Very Common3 obs.

Downingia bicornuta

Very Common3 obs.

Bellardia viscosa

yellow parentucellia

Very Common3 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Very Common2 obs.

Dichelostemma multiflorum

round-tooth ookow

Common2 obs.

Castilleja attenuata

narrow-leaved paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Trifolium depauperatum

Poverty Clover

Common2 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Common2 obs.

Trifolium variegatum

whitetip clover

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Phanacis hypochoeridis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Placer County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Placer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-56% vs. current

Rocklin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+300% vs. current

Serene Lakes

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+340% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+780% vs. current

Loch Leven Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1367% vs. current

Avery's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% 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 Placer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Placer County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Placer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-56% vs. current

Rocklin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-56% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+300% vs. current

Serene Lakes

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+340% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+780% vs. current

Loch Leven Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1367% vs. current

Avery's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Placer County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Very Common4 obs.

Triteleia hyacinthina

fool's-onion

Very Common3 obs.

Downingia bicornuta

Very Common3 obs.

Bellardia viscosa

yellow parentucellia

Very Common3 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Very Common2 obs.

Dichelostemma multiflorum

round-tooth ookow

Common2 obs.

Castilleja attenuata

narrow-leaved paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Trifolium depauperatum

Poverty Clover

Common2 obs.

Briza minor

Little quakinggrass

Common2 obs.

Trifolium variegatum

whitetip clover

Common2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Rare1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Phanacis hypochoeridis

Rare1 obs.

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