Mesa

Ecosystem Overview

The Mesa ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Inyo County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Inyo County nearby has 40% more documented species, Mesa offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 24 Inyo County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Inyo County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Contopus cooperi

Olive-side Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Very Common3 obs.

Catherpes mexicanus

Canyon Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Heliopetes ericetorum

Northern White-Skipper

Common2 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Common2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common2 obs.

Setophaga townsendi

Townsend's Warbler

Common2 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' rose

Common2 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Inyo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Inyo County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-40% vs. current

Lone Pine

Importance: 0.37

82 species

-27% vs. current

Owens Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Greenwater Valley

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+82% vs. current

Klondike

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+362% vs. current

Chicago Valley

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Sabrina

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Tinemaha Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% 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 Inyo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Inyo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Inyo County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-40% vs. current

Lone Pine

Importance: 0.37

82 species

-27% vs. current

Owens Valley

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-40% vs. current

Greenwater Valley

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+82% vs. current

Klondike

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+362% vs. current

Chicago Valley

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Sabrina

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Tinemaha Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 24 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Inyo County

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Contopus cooperi

Olive-side Flycatcher

Very Common4 obs.

Leiothlypis ruficapilla

Nashville Warbler

Very Common3 obs.

Aglais milberti

Milbert'S Tortoiseshell

Very Common3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Very Common3 obs.

Catherpes mexicanus

Canyon Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Heliopetes ericetorum

Northern White-Skipper

Common2 obs.

Aspidoscelis tigris

Western Whiptail

Common2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Common2 obs.

Setophaga townsendi

Townsend's Warbler

Common2 obs.

Rosa woodsii

Woods' rose

Common2 obs.

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Common2 obs.

Cinclus mexicanus

American Dipper

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia pacifica

Pacific Diver

Occasional1 obs.

Gallinago delicata

Wilson's Snipe

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare1 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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