Sunnyside-tahoe City

Ecosystem Overview

The Sunnyside-tahoe City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Placer County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Placer County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Placer County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common5 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common4 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Common4 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common3 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium andersonii

Occasional3 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional3 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare3 obs.

Chlosyne hoffmanni

Hoffmann'S Checkerspot

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Placer County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Placer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Rocklin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.35

44 species

+127% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Serene Lakes

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Loch Leven Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Placer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+194%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Placer County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Placer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Rocklin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.35

44 species

+127% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Serene Lakes

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Loch Leven Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Placer County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common5 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Common4 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Common4 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common3 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Occasional3 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional3 obs.

Cirsium andersonii

Occasional3 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional3 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Rare3 obs.

Chlosyne hoffmanni

Hoffmann'S Checkerspot

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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