Klopp Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Klopp Lake ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Humboldt County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Humboldt County nearby has 67% more documented species, Klopp Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 25 Humboldt County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 25 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-67% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Very Common7 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common7 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common5 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common3 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Common3 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Common3 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common2 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Syngnathus californiensis

Kelp Pipefish

Rare1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare1 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-67% vs. current

Arcata

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-67% vs. current

Fortuna

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+106% vs. current

McKinleyville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-67% vs. current

Myrtletown

Importance: 0.36

27 species

+22% vs. current

Hydesville

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Redway

Importance: 0.36

13 species

+154% vs. current

Brackish Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+175% 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 Humboldt County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-67% vs. current

Arcata

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-67% vs. current

Fortuna

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+106% vs. current

McKinleyville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-67% vs. current

Myrtletown

Importance: 0.36

27 species

+22% vs. current

Hydesville

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+3200% vs. current

Redway

Importance: 0.36

13 species

+154% vs. current

Brackish Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+175% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 25 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-67% species diversity

Snowy Egret

Rare1 obs.

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