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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Bull Pine
Pacific Poison Oak
White-Crowned Sparrow

Lacepod
American White Pelican

Bigleaf Periwinkle

Kale
Bull Thistle
Siris
Flame Skimmer
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Common Pimpernel

Blue Dasher
Anna'S Hummingbird

Edible Fig

Amole

Yellow Fieldcap

Redhot Poker
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The Rancho Calaveras ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Calaveras County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Calaveras County, Rancho Calaveras hosts 10% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 100 Calaveras County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California
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.