Shaver Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Shaver Lake ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Fresno County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fresno County nearby has 17% more documented species, Shaver Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 Fresno 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Fresno County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common8 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common6 obs.

Castilleja disticha

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Very Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common5 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Common5 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Common4 obs.

Leptosiphon ciliatus

whiskerbrush

Common4 obs.

Pinus lambertiana

Sugar Pine

Common3 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common2 obs.

Lilium kelleyanum

Kelley's lily

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos viscida

white-leaf manzanita

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Monochamus scutellatus

Occasional2 obs.

Ceanothus cordulatus

mountain whitethorn

Rare2 obs.

Ribes roezlii

Sierra gooseberry

Rare2 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+295%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fresno County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Fresno County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-17% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+152% vs. current

Reedley

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Bowles

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Hume Lake

Importance: 0.20

22 species

+277% 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 Fresno County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+295%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fresno County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Fresno County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-17% vs. current

Clovis

Importance: 0.41

33 species

+152% vs. current

Reedley

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Selma

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Bowles

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4050% vs. current

Hume Lake

Importance: 0.20

22 species

+277% 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 Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 11 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Fresno County

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common8 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common6 obs.

Castilleja disticha

Very Common5 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Very Common5 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common5 obs.

Abies concolor

Low'S Fir

Common5 obs.

Limenitis lorquini

Lorquin'S Admiral

Common4 obs.

Leptosiphon ciliatus

whiskerbrush

Common4 obs.

Pinus lambertiana

Sugar Pine

Common3 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Common3 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common2 obs.

Lilium kelleyanum

Kelley's lily

Occasional2 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos viscida

white-leaf manzanita

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Monochamus scutellatus

Occasional2 obs.

Ceanothus cordulatus

mountain whitethorn

Rare2 obs.

Ribes roezlii

Sierra gooseberry

Rare2 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Rare2 obs.

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