Tulare

Ecosystem Overview

The Tulare ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Tulare County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Visalia nearby has 76% more documented species, Tulare offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 Tulare County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Metaltella simoni

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Citrullus amarus

fodder-melon

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Cotula australis

Australian waterbuttons

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

-76% vs. current

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-91% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

-25% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

-76% vs. current

Tulare County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-91% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

-25% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+350% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Very Common3 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Metaltella simoni

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Citrullus amarus

fodder-melon

Common1 obs.

Tribulus terrestris

Puncturevine

Common1 obs.

Cotula australis

Australian waterbuttons

Common1 obs.

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