Porterville

Ecosystem Overview

The Porterville ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Tulare County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Visalia nearby has 68% more documented species, Porterville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Tulare County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Plestiodon gilberti

Gilbert's Skink

Very Common2 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Very Common1 obs.

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Acmispon americanus

Spanish clover

Common1 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

-68% vs. current

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+33% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

-68% vs. current

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+33% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Plestiodon gilberti

Gilbert's Skink

Very Common2 obs.

Polyphylla decemlineata

Very Common1 obs.

Cotinis mutabilis

Figeater beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Sorghum halepense

great millet, johnson grass

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Acmispon americanus

Spanish clover

Common1 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common1 obs.

Chilopsis linearis

desert-willow

Common1 obs.

Melia azedarach

Chinaberrytree

Occasional1 obs.

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