Middle Gaylor Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Middle Gaylor Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuolumne County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tuolumne County nearby has 85% more documented species, Middle Gaylor Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 27 Tuolumne County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 27 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuolumne County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common3 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Very Common2 obs.

Urocitellus beldingi

Belding's Ground Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Falco mexicanus

Prairie falcon

Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Nucifraga columbiana

Clark's Nutcracker

Common1 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron columbianum

glandular Labrador tea

Common1 obs.

Anatis rathvoni

Occasional1 obs.

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Colias behrii

Sierra Green Sulfur

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuolumne County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuolumne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Sonora

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-44% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+275% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Lower Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Blue Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Siesta Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Dog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% 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 Tuolumne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-17%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuolumne County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuolumne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Sonora

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-44% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+275% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Lower Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+400% vs. current

Blue Canyon Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Siesta Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Dog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 27 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuolumne County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Very Common4 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common3 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Very Common2 obs.

Urocitellus beldingi

Belding's Ground Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Falco mexicanus

Prairie falcon

Common1 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common1 obs.

Nucifraga columbiana

Clark's Nutcracker

Common1 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common1 obs.

Rhododendron columbianum

glandular Labrador tea

Common1 obs.

Anatis rathvoni

Occasional1 obs.

No image

Colias behrii

Sierra Green Sulfur

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional1 obs.

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