Hume Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Hume Lake ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Fresno County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fresno County nearby has 78% more documented species, Hume Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Fresno County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Fresno County

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common4 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura perparva

Western Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Tharsalea arota

Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Occasional1 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Rare1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fresno County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Fresno County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.41

33 species

-33% vs. current

Reedley

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Bowles

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Shaver Lake

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-73% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% 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 Fresno County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fresno County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Fresno County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.41

33 species

-33% vs. current

Reedley

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Bowles

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+2100% vs. current

Shaver Lake

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-73% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1000% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Fresno County

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common4 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Ischnura cervula

Pacific Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura perparva

Western Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Rhionaeschna multicolor

Blue-eyed Darner

Common1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Tharsalea arota

Common1 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Occasional1 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Rare1 obs.

Hylephila phyleus

Fiery Skipper

Rare1 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Rare1 obs.

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