Chicago Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Chicago Valley ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Inyo County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Inyo County nearby has 90% more documented species, Chicago Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 24 Inyo County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 24 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Inyo County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ipomopsis polycladon

Very Common1 obs.

Oligomeris linifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Bebbia juncea

Very Common1 obs.

Chaenactis fremontii

Fremont pincushion

Very Common1 obs.

Encelia frutescens

brittlebush

Very Common1 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common1 obs.

Dalea mollissima

Common1 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Common1 obs.

Xylorhiza tortifolia

hurt-leaf woody-aster

Common1 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Inyo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Inyo County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lone Pine

Importance: 0.37

82 species

-88% vs. current

Owens Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-90% vs. current

Greenwater Valley

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-70% vs. current

Klondike

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-23% vs. current

Lake Sabrina

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Tinemaha Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% 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 Inyo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Inyo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Inyo County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lone Pine

Importance: 0.37

82 species

-88% vs. current

Owens Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-90% vs. current

Greenwater Valley

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-70% vs. current

Klondike

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-23% vs. current

Lake Sabrina

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Tinemaha Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 24 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Inyo County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ipomopsis polycladon

Very Common1 obs.

Oligomeris linifolia

Very Common1 obs.

Bebbia juncea

Very Common1 obs.

Chaenactis fremontii

Fremont pincushion

Very Common1 obs.

Encelia frutescens

brittlebush

Very Common1 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Common1 obs.

Dalea mollissima

Common1 obs.

Allionia incarnata

Common1 obs.

Xylorhiza tortifolia

hurt-leaf woody-aster

Common1 obs.

Dasyochloa pulchella

Common1 obs.

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