Lathrop

Ecosystem Overview

The Lathrop ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in San Joaquin County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stockton nearby has 31% more documented species, Lathrop offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 15 San Joaquin County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Stockton

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Orthodon microlepidotus

Sacramento blackfish

Very Common5 obs.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chinook salmon

Very Common4 obs.

Catostomus occidentalis

Sacramento sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Very Common3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common3 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red shiner

Common3 obs.

Dorosoma petenense

Threadfin shad

Common3 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Common3 obs.

Hydrophilus triangularis

Common2 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Calycomyza humeralis

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare1 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Joaquin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Stockton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-31% vs. current

San Joaquin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-31% vs. current

Tracy

Importance: 0.39

35 species

+97% vs. current

Manteca

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-20% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

58 species

+19% vs. current

Mosher Slough

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+667% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% 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 San Joaquin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Joaquin County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Stockton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-31% vs. current

San Joaquin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-31% vs. current

Tracy

Importance: 0.39

35 species

+97% vs. current

Manteca

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+3350% vs. current

Lodi

Importance: 0.35

86 species

-20% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

58 species

+19% vs. current

Mosher Slough

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+667% vs. current

Pixey Slough

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2200% 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 15 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Stockton

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Orthodon microlepidotus

Sacramento blackfish

Very Common5 obs.

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

Chinook salmon

Very Common4 obs.

Catostomus occidentalis

Sacramento sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common3 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Very Common3 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Common3 obs.

Cyprinella lutrensis

Red shiner

Common3 obs.

Dorosoma petenense

Threadfin shad

Common3 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Common3 obs.

Hydrophilus triangularis

Common2 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional2 obs.

Pomoxis nigromaculatus

Oswego Bass

Occasional2 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Occasional2 obs.

Mollugo verticillata

Common Carpetweed

Occasional2 obs.

Calycomyza humeralis

Occasional1 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Occasional1 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare1 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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