Elk Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Elk Grove ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in Sacramento County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sacramento County nearby has 56% more documented species, Elk Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 Sacramento County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 20 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Sacramento County

-56% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common4 obs.

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus

Stubble Rosegill

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common2 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Bryum argenteum

Silvergreen Bryum Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

Prionus californicus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sacramento County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Sacramento County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-56% vs. current

Carmichael

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-56% vs. current

Fair Oaks

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-56% vs. current

Sacramento

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-56% vs. current

Mather Lake

Importance: 0.35

79 species

-44% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1367% vs. current

Rancho Seco Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% 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 Sacramento County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sacramento County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Sacramento County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-56% vs. current

Carmichael

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-56% vs. current

Fair Oaks

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-56% vs. current

Sacramento

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-56% vs. current

Mather Lake

Importance: 0.35

79 species

-44% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1000% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1367% vs. current

Rancho Seco Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2100% 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 Common9 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 20 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Sacramento County

-56% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.

Coprinus comatus

Shaggy Ink Cap

Very Common4 obs.

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus

Stubble Rosegill

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common2 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Common2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common2 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common2 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common2 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Bryum argenteum

Silvergreen Bryum Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional1 obs.

Psaltriparus minimus

American Bushtit

Occasional1 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

Prionus californicus

Rare1 obs.

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