Hidden Valley Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Hidden Valley Lake ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 80% more documented species, Hidden Valley Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-80% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Calochortus superbus

Very Common1 obs.

Calochortus amabilis

Very Common1 obs.

Allium fimbriatum

fringed onion

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperolinon clevelandii

Very Common1 obs.

Collomia diversifolia

Common1 obs.

Linanthus dichotomus

Common1 obs.

Delphinium variegatum

royal larkspur

Common1 obs.

Streptanthus glandulosus

jewel-flower

Common1 obs.

Chaenactis glabriuscula

yellow pincushion

Common1 obs.

Lagophylla minor

Common1 obs.

Nemacladus montanus

Occasional1 obs.

Githopsis specularioides

common bluecup

Occasional1 obs.

Heterocodon rariflorum

rareflower heterocodon

Occasional1 obs.

Gilia capitata

Bluehead gilia

Occasional1 obs.

Malacothrix floccifera

Occasional1 obs.

Clarkia concinna

red-ribbons

Occasional1 obs.

Diplacus layneae

Rare1 obs.

Sidalcea diploscypha

Rare1 obs.

Collinsia greenei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+567% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+122% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+186% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+122% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-51% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+186% vs. current

Clearlake Oaks

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+100% 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

-13%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-80% vs. current

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+567% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+122% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+186% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+122% vs. current

Lower Lake

Importance: 0.33

41 species

-51% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+186% vs. current

Clearlake Oaks

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+100% 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 Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-80% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Calochortus superbus

Very Common1 obs.

Calochortus amabilis

Very Common1 obs.

Allium fimbriatum

fringed onion

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperolinon clevelandii

Very Common1 obs.

Collomia diversifolia

Common1 obs.

Linanthus dichotomus

Common1 obs.

Delphinium variegatum

royal larkspur

Common1 obs.

Streptanthus glandulosus

jewel-flower

Common1 obs.

Chaenactis glabriuscula

yellow pincushion

Common1 obs.

Lagophylla minor

Common1 obs.

Nemacladus montanus

Occasional1 obs.

Githopsis specularioides

common bluecup

Occasional1 obs.

Heterocodon rariflorum

rareflower heterocodon

Occasional1 obs.

Gilia capitata

Bluehead gilia

Occasional1 obs.

Malacothrix floccifera

Occasional1 obs.

Clarkia concinna

red-ribbons

Occasional1 obs.

Diplacus layneae

Rare1 obs.

Sidalcea diploscypha

Rare1 obs.

Collinsia greenei

Rare1 obs.

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