Cloverdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Cloverdale ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Sonoma County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Rosa nearby has 19% more documented species, Cloverdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 41 Sonoma 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 41 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Rosa

-19% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinium nudicaule

scarlet larkspur

Very Common2 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common2 obs.

Lathyrus tingitanus

Tangier Pea

Common2 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Common2 obs.

Leucojum aestivum

Summer snowflake

Common2 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Tragopogon porrifolius

Salsify

Common2 obs.

Clarkia concinna

red-ribbons

Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional2 obs.

Pedicularis densiflora

Indian warrior

Occasional2 obs.

Bolbitius titubans

Occasional2 obs.

Thermopsis californica

Occasional2 obs.

Dendroalsia abietina

Occasional2 obs.

Macroglossum stellatarum

humming-bird hawk moth

Occasional1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna walkeri

Walker's Darner

Rare1 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sonoma County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sebastopol

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sonoma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-19% vs. current

Petaluma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-19% vs. current

Healdsburg

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-6% vs. current

Tolay Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+376% vs. current

Pond A

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% 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 Sonoma County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sonoma County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Rosa

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sonoma County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sebastopol

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-19% vs. current

Sonoma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-19% vs. current

Petaluma

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-19% vs. current

Healdsburg

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-6% vs. current

Tolay Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+376% vs. current

Pond A

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3950% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 41 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Rosa

-19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium hirtum

Rose Clover

Very Common2 obs.

Delphinium nudicaule

scarlet larkspur

Very Common2 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Very Common2 obs.

Lathyrus tingitanus

Tangier Pea

Common2 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Common2 obs.

Leucojum aestivum

Summer snowflake

Common2 obs.

Vinca major

Bigleaf periwinkle

Common2 obs.

Tragopogon porrifolius

Salsify

Common2 obs.

Clarkia concinna

red-ribbons

Common2 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional2 obs.

Pedicularis densiflora

Indian warrior

Occasional2 obs.

Bolbitius titubans

Occasional2 obs.

Thermopsis californica

Occasional2 obs.

Dendroalsia abietina

Occasional2 obs.

Macroglossum stellatarum

humming-bird hawk moth

Occasional1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna walkeri

Walker's Darner

Rare1 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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