Cameron Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Cameron Park ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in El Dorado County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Dorado County nearby has 70% more documented species, Cameron Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 21 El Dorado County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. El Dorado County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common7 obs.

Salvia sonomensis

Very Common4 obs.

Agnorhiza bolanderi

Very Common4 obs.

Arctostaphylos viscida

white-leaf manzanita

Very Common3 obs.

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Common2 obs.

Castilleja attenuata

narrow-leaved paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Iris macrosiphon

ground iris

Common2 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Tamalia coweni

manzanita leafgall aphid

Common1 obs.

Puma concolor

Catamount

Occasional1 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Occasional1 obs.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

soap-plant

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus durata

Leather Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Lepechinia calycina

Occasional1 obs.

Adenostoma fasciculatum

chamise

Rare1 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Rare1 obs.

Frangula californica

California buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in El Dorado County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

El Dorado County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-70% vs. current

Shingle Springs

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+76% vs. current

Pollock Pines

Importance: 0.37

25 species

+20% vs. current

Boomerang Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Lyons Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Lower Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% 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 El Dorado County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in El Dorado County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

El Dorado County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-70% vs. current

Shingle Springs

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+76% vs. current

Pollock Pines

Importance: 0.37

25 species

+20% vs. current

Boomerang Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Lyons Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+650% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Lower Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 21 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. El Dorado County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common7 obs.

Salvia sonomensis

Very Common4 obs.

Agnorhiza bolanderi

Very Common4 obs.

Arctostaphylos viscida

white-leaf manzanita

Very Common3 obs.

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Common2 obs.

Castilleja attenuata

narrow-leaved paintbrush

Common2 obs.

Iris macrosiphon

ground iris

Common2 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Common2 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Common1 obs.

Tamalia coweni

manzanita leafgall aphid

Common1 obs.

Puma concolor

Catamount

Occasional1 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Occasional1 obs.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

soap-plant

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus durata

Leather Oak

Occasional1 obs.

Lepechinia calycina

Occasional1 obs.

Adenostoma fasciculatum

chamise

Rare1 obs.

Sanicula crassicaulis

western snakeroot

Rare1 obs.

Frangula californica

California buckthorn

Rare1 obs.

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