Magalia

Ecosystem Overview

The Magalia ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Butte 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 Chico nearby has 88% more documented species, Magalia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 10 Butte County County natural areas, placing it in the 30th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Very Common1 obs.

Ceanothus cuneatus

buckbrush ceanothus

Common1 obs.

Paeromopus angusticeps

Common1 obs.

Woodwardia fimbriata

giant chain fern

Common1 obs.

Limnanthes alba

meadowfoam

Common1 obs.

Genista monspessulana

French broom

Common1 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Common1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-88% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.42

13 species

-8% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

-29% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+200% vs. current

Thermalito

Importance: 0.37

89 species

-87% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+50% vs. current

Oroville East

Importance: 0.36

23 species

-48% 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 Butte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-88% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.42

13 species

-8% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

-29% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+200% vs. current

Thermalito

Importance: 0.37

89 species

-87% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+50% vs. current

Oroville East

Importance: 0.36

23 species

-48% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 10 locations

30th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Very Common1 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Very Common1 obs.

Rubus laciniatus

cut-leaved bramble

Very Common1 obs.

Ceanothus cuneatus

buckbrush ceanothus

Common1 obs.

Paeromopus angusticeps

Common1 obs.

Woodwardia fimbriata

giant chain fern

Common1 obs.

Limnanthes alba

meadowfoam

Common1 obs.

Genista monspessulana

French broom

Common1 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Common1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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