Myrtletown

Ecosystem Overview

The Myrtletown ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Humboldt County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Humboldt County nearby has 73% more documented species, Myrtletown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 25 Humboldt County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 25 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Gliophorus psittacinus

Parrot Mushroom

Very Common5 obs.

Batrachoseps attenuatus

California Slender Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Badumna longinqua

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Very Common1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Sabulodes aegrotata

Common1 obs.

Platycotis vittatus

Common1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Ensatina eschscholtzii

Ensatina

Occasional1 obs.

Hypholoma capnoides

Conifer Tuft

Occasional1 obs.

Hygrocybe coccinea

Scarlet Hood

Occasional1 obs.

Tremellodendropsis tuberosa

Ashen Coral

Occasional1 obs.

Bulgaria inquinans

Black Bulgar

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional1 obs.

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora

Montbretia

Rare1 obs.

Hygrophorus lawrencei

Rare1 obs.

Mycena galopus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-73% vs. current

Arcata

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Fortuna

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+69% vs. current

McKinleyville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Hydesville

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Redway

Importance: 0.36

13 species

+108% vs. current

Klopp Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-18% vs. current

Brackish Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+125% 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

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Humboldt County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Humboldt County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-73% vs. current

Arcata

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-73% vs. current

Fortuna

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+69% vs. current

McKinleyville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-73% vs. current

Hydesville

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Redway

Importance: 0.36

13 species

+108% vs. current

Klopp Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-18% vs. current

Brackish Pond

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+125% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 25 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Humboldt County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Gliophorus psittacinus

Parrot Mushroom

Very Common5 obs.

Batrachoseps attenuatus

California Slender Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Badumna longinqua

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus mixtus

Fuzzy-horned Bumble Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Very Common1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Sabulodes aegrotata

Common1 obs.

Platycotis vittatus

Common1 obs.

Araneus diadematus

european garden spider

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Ensatina eschscholtzii

Ensatina

Occasional1 obs.

Hypholoma capnoides

Conifer Tuft

Occasional1 obs.

Hygrocybe coccinea

Scarlet Hood

Occasional1 obs.

Tremellodendropsis tuberosa

Ashen Coral

Occasional1 obs.

Bulgaria inquinans

Black Bulgar

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium ovatum

Western White Wakerobin

Occasional1 obs.

Crocosmia crocosmiiflora

Montbretia

Rare1 obs.

Hygrophorus lawrencei

Rare1 obs.

Mycena galopus

Rare1 obs.

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