Johnsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Johnsville ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in Plumas County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Plumas County nearby has 72% more documented species, Johnsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 29 Plumas County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 29 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Plumas County

-72% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Heteroecus pacificus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common1 obs.

Lilium washingtonianum

Lady Washington lily

Common1 obs.

Lilium pardalinum

panther lily

Common1 obs.

Allium campanulatum

Common1 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Common1 obs.

Parnassia palustris

Grass-of-Parnassus

Common1 obs.

Garrya fremontii

Common1 obs.

Aconitum columbianum

Columbia monkshood

Occasional1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio triangularis

brook ragwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium occidentale

western thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe cardinalis

scarlet monkey-flower

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon gracilentus

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plumas County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Plumas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-72% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+250% vs. current

Keddie

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+460% vs. current

Graeagle

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+40% vs. current

Beckwourth

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+460% vs. current

Cromberg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+65% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% 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 Plumas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plumas County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Plumas County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-72% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+250% vs. current

Keddie

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+460% vs. current

Graeagle

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+40% vs. current

Beckwourth

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+460% vs. current

Cromberg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2700% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+65% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+300% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common9 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 29 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Plumas County

-72% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.

Heteroecus pacificus

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus vosnesenskii

Vosnesensky bumble bee

Very Common1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common1 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common1 obs.

Lilium washingtonianum

Lady Washington lily

Common1 obs.

Lilium pardalinum

panther lily

Common1 obs.

Allium campanulatum

Common1 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Common1 obs.

Parnassia palustris

Grass-of-Parnassus

Common1 obs.

Garrya fremontii

Common1 obs.

Aconitum columbianum

Columbia monkshood

Occasional1 obs.

Heracleum maximum

American Cow Parsnip

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio triangularis

brook ragwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cirsium occidentale

western thistle

Occasional1 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe cardinalis

scarlet monkey-flower

Occasional1 obs.

Penstemon gracilentus

Rare1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare1 obs.

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