Shingle Springs

Ecosystem Overview

The Shingle Springs ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in El Dorado County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Dorado County nearby has 83% more documented species, Shingle Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 21 El Dorado County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. El Dorado County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Navarretia filicaulis

Very Common2 obs.

Calycadenia multiglandulosa

sticky calycadenia

Very Common2 obs.

Agnorhiza bolanderi

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Contia tenuis

Sharptail Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Melica californica

California melic

Common1 obs.

Linum bienne

Pale Flax

Common1 obs.

Acmispon americanus

Spanish clover

Common1 obs.

Ceanothus lemmonii

Lemmon's ceanothus

Common1 obs.

Centaurea solstitialis

Yellow Star-thistle

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus bufonius

Common Toad Rush

Occasional1 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Chondrilla juncea

Skeleton weed

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-19%

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

-83% vs. current

Cameron Park

Importance: 0.39

30 species

-43% vs. current

Pollock Pines

Importance: 0.37

25 species

-32% vs. current

Boomerang Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Lyons Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Lower Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% 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

-19%

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

-83% vs. current

Cameron Park

Importance: 0.39

30 species

-43% vs. current

Pollock Pines

Importance: 0.37

25 species

-32% vs. current

Boomerang Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Lyons Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+325% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+750% vs. current

Lower Echo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1600% 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 Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. El Dorado County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Navarretia filicaulis

Very Common2 obs.

Calycadenia multiglandulosa

sticky calycadenia

Very Common2 obs.

Agnorhiza bolanderi

Very Common2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Contia tenuis

Sharptail Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Common1 obs.

Melica californica

California melic

Common1 obs.

Linum bienne

Pale Flax

Common1 obs.

Acmispon americanus

Spanish clover

Common1 obs.

Ceanothus lemmonii

Lemmon's ceanothus

Common1 obs.

Centaurea solstitialis

Yellow Star-thistle

Common1 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional1 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Occasional1 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Occasional1 obs.

Juncus bufonius

Common Toad Rush

Occasional1 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Chondrilla juncea

Skeleton weed

Occasional1 obs.

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