Carmichael

Ecosystem Overview

The Carmichael ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Sacramento 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 #4 for species diversity among 20 Sacramento County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sacramento County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common74 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common57 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common51 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common42 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Very Common34 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Common30 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common29 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common27 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common27 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common27 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common26 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional26 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional24 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional24 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Occasional24 obs.

Artemisia douglasiana

Douglas' wormwood

Occasional23 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional21 obs.

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Rare20 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Rare20 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare20 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sacramento County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Sacramento County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Elk Grove

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+127% vs. current

Fair Oaks

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Sacramento

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mather Lake

Importance: 0.35

79 species

+27% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rancho Seco 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 Sacramento County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sacramento County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Sacramento County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Elk Grove

Importance: 0.40

44 species

+127% vs. current

Fair Oaks

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Sacramento

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mather Lake

Importance: 0.35

79 species

+27% vs. current

Lilly Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Rancho Seco 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 20 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Sacramento County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Very Common74 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common57 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common51 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common42 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Very Common34 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Common30 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Common29 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common27 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common27 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Common27 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common26 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional26 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional24 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional24 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Occasional24 obs.

Artemisia douglasiana

Douglas' wormwood

Occasional23 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional21 obs.

Dryobates nuttallii

Nuttall's Woodpecker

Rare20 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Rare20 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare20 obs.

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