Avery

Ecosystem Overview

The Avery ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Calaveras 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 Calaveras County nearby has 88% more documented species, Avery offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 9 Calaveras County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Calaveras County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common2 obs.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.

Vulpicida canadensis

Very Common1 obs.

Physconia americana

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common1 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Umbilicaria phaea

Common1 obs.

Pellaea mucronata

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Calaveras County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

San Andreas

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+500% vs. current

Dorrington

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% vs. current

Valley Springs

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Arnold

Importance: 0.34

19 species

-37% vs. current

Forest Meadows

Importance: 0.34

18 species

-33% vs. current

White Pines Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Angels

Importance: 0.05

7 species

+71% 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 Calaveras County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Calaveras County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

San Andreas

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+500% vs. current

Dorrington

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% vs. current

Valley Springs

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Arnold

Importance: 0.34

19 species

-37% vs. current

Forest Meadows

Importance: 0.34

18 species

-33% vs. current

White Pines Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Angels

Importance: 0.05

7 species

+71% 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

#4 of 9 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Calaveras County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common2 obs.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Very Common1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.

Vulpicida canadensis

Very Common1 obs.

Physconia americana

Very Common1 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common1 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Common1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Umbilicaria phaea

Common1 obs.

Pellaea mucronata

Common1 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional1 obs.

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