Canyon Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Canyon Lake ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Riverside County nearby has 40% more documented species, Canyon Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 50 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Chimarocephala pacifica

Painted Meadow Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus tripartitus

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

Trachymela sloanei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-40% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+329% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-40% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-40% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% 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 Riverside County County.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 50 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-40% species diversity

Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-40% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+329% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-40% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-40% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-40% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Tramea lacerata

Black Saddlebags

Very Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Very Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Perithemis intensa

Mexican Amberwing

Common1 obs.

Brachymesia furcata

Red-taled Pennant

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Chimarocephala pacifica

Painted Meadow Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common1 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

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

Occasional1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus tripartitus

Occasional1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional1 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Rare1 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Rare1 obs.

Trachymela sloanei

Rare1 obs.

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