Three Rivers

Ecosystem Overview

The Three Rivers ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Tulare County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Visalia, Three Rivers hosts 163% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 20 Tulare County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

+163% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common6 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common5 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common4 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Liometopum occidentale

Common4 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common4 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common3 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional3 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus douglasii

blue oak

Occasional3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare3 obs.

Corydalus texanus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

+163% vs. current

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

+733% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

+163% vs. current

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

+733% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

+163% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common6 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common5 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Very Common4 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Liometopum occidentale

Common4 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common4 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common4 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common3 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common3 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional3 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus douglasii

blue oak

Occasional3 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare3 obs.

Corydalus texanus

Rare3 obs.

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