Lower Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Lake ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lake County nearby has 59% more documented species, Lower Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-59% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Hemizonia congesta

hayfield tarweed

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Crotalus oreganus

abyssus

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaea fasciata

Wrentit

Rare1 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-59% vs. current

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+356% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+486% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+356% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+486% vs. current

Clearlake Oaks

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+310% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.32

20 species

+105% 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

+95%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-59% vs. current

Clearlake

Importance: 0.43

3 species

+1267% vs. current

Lakeport

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+356% vs. current

Lake Pillsbury

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+486% vs. current

Middletown

Importance: 0.33

9 species

+356% vs. current

Upper Lake

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+486% vs. current

Clearlake Oaks

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+310% vs. current

Hidden Valley Lake

Importance: 0.32

20 species

+105% 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 Common9 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare8 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake County

-59% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Melanerpes lewis

Lewis's Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Hemizonia congesta

hayfield tarweed

Common2 obs.

Aechmophorus clarkii

Clark's Grebe

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Aechmophorus occidentalis

Western Grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Crotalus oreganus

abyssus

Occasional1 obs.

Chamaea fasciata

Wrentit

Rare1 obs.

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Rare1 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Rare1 obs.

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