Wilton

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #7 for species diversity among 20 Sacramento County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

#7 of 20 locations

65th 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.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common23 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common21 obs.

Plestiodon gilberti

Gilbert's Skink

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common8 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common8 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common7 obs.

Colonus hesperus

Common7 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common7 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional7 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional6 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Rare5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare5 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+52%

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

Carmichael

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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

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

+52%

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

Carmichael

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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

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

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Sacramento County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common23 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common21 obs.

Plestiodon gilberti

Gilbert's Skink

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common8 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common8 obs.

Selasphorus rufus

Rufous/Allen'S Hummingbird

Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common7 obs.

Colonus hesperus

Common7 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common7 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common7 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional7 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional6 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional6 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Rare5 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare5 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare5 obs.

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