Lake Cleone

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Cleone ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Mendocino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mendocino County nearby has 88% more documented species, Lake Cleone offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 9 Mendocino County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Cotula coronopifolia

buttonweed

Common1 obs.

Trifolium wormskioldii

cow clover

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Ukiah

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+33% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-52% vs. current

Point Arena

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-45% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+100% 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 Mendocino County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mendocino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mendocino County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Ukiah

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Laytonville

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+33% vs. current

Fort Bragg

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Willits

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-52% vs. current

Point Arena

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-45% vs. current

Upper Dam

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Lake Mendocino

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+100% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 9 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Mendocino County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common3 obs.

Myriophyllum aquaticum

Parrotfeather

Very Common3 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Aeshna palmata

Paddle-tailed Darner

Very Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Very Common1 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Cotula coronopifolia

buttonweed

Common1 obs.

Trifolium wormskioldii

cow clover

Common1 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common1 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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