Clearlake Oaks

Ecosystem Overview

The Clearlake Oaks ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 90% more documented species, Clearlake Oaks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+43% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+11% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-76% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+43% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.32

20 species

-50% 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 Lake County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+11% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+43% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+11% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-76% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+43% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.32

20 species

-50% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Very Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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