Groveland-big Oak Flat

Ecosystem Overview

The Groveland-big Oak Flat ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Tuolumne County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tuolumne County nearby has 46% more documented species, Groveland-big Oak Flat offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 27 Tuolumne County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuolumne County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common3 obs.

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Viola purpurea

pine violet

Very Common2 obs.

Hoita macrostachya

leatherroot

Common2 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common2 obs.

Fritillaria micrantha

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional2 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Colomerus vitis

Rare1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuolumne County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuolumne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Sonora

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+100% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Middle Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+260% vs. current

Lower Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1700% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1700% vs. current

Siesta Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Dog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2600% 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 Tuolumne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+170%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tuolumne County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Tuolumne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-46% vs. current

Sonora

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+100% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1250% vs. current

Middle Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

15 species

+260% vs. current

Lower Gaylor Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1700% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1700% vs. current

Siesta Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2600% vs. current

Dog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2600% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 27 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuolumne County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common3 obs.

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Viola purpurea

pine violet

Very Common2 obs.

Hoita macrostachya

leatherroot

Common2 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Common2 obs.

Chondestes grammacus

Lark Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common2 obs.

Fritillaria micrantha

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Lathyrus latifolius

Perennial pea

Occasional2 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional2 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Colomerus vitis

Rare1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Rare1 obs.

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