Willow Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Willow Lake ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Plumas County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Plumas County nearby has 83% more documented species, Willow Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 29 Plumas County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 29 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Plumas County

-83% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Very Common3 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common1 obs.

Glyceria borealis

Northern Mannagrass

Common1 obs.

Carex lasiocarpa

slender sedge

Common1 obs.

Triantha occidentalis

western tofieldia

Common1 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Common1 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum verticillatum

Whorled Milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Hippuris vulgaris

Common Mare'S Tail

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe moschata

Musk Mimulus

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plumas County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Plumas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-83% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+113% vs. current

Keddie

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+240% vs. current

Graeagle

Importance: 0.36

20 species

-15% vs. current

Beckwourth

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+240% vs. current

Johnsville

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

Cromberg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+143% 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 Plumas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plumas County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Plumas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-83% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+113% vs. current

Keddie

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+240% vs. current

Graeagle

Importance: 0.36

20 species

-15% vs. current

Beckwourth

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+240% vs. current

Johnsville

Importance: 0.35

28 species

-39% vs. current

Cromberg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+143% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 29 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Plumas County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Potamogeton natans

broad-leaved pondweed

Very Common3 obs.

Nuphar polysepala

Rocky Mountain pond-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Very Common1 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Common1 obs.

Glyceria borealis

Northern Mannagrass

Common1 obs.

Carex lasiocarpa

slender sedge

Common1 obs.

Triantha occidentalis

western tofieldia

Common1 obs.

Kalmia microphylla

bog-laurel

Common1 obs.

Dulichium arundinaceum

Three-Way Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum verticillatum

Whorled Milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Hippuris vulgaris

Common Mare'S Tail

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaenerion angustifolium

French-Willow

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe moschata

Musk Mimulus

Occasional1 obs.

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