Lafayette

Ecosystem Overview

The Lafayette ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Contra Costa 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 #1 for species diversity among 45 Contra Costa County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 45 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Contra Costa County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common18 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common16 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Very Common10 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common9 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common9 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common9 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common9 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Common8 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common8 obs.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

soap-plant

Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional8 obs.

Dryopteris arguta

Occasional8 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional8 obs.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Occasional7 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional7 obs.

Artemisia douglasiana

Douglas' wormwood

Rare7 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Rare7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Contra Costa County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Contra Costa County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Antioch

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraga

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+113% vs. current

Orinda

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.43

11 species

+809% 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 Contra Costa County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Contra Costa County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Contra Costa County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Richmond

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Concord

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Walnut Creek

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Antioch

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Moraga

Importance: 0.43

47 species

+113% vs. current

Orinda

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.43

11 species

+809% 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 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 45 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Contra Costa County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common18 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common16 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.

Baeolophus inornatus

Oak Titmouse

Very Common10 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common9 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common9 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common9 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common9 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Common8 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common8 obs.

Chlorogalum pomeridianum

soap-plant

Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional8 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional8 obs.

Dryopteris arguta

Occasional8 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Occasional8 obs.

Evernia prunastri

Oak Moss

Occasional7 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional7 obs.

Artemisia douglasiana

Douglas' wormwood

Rare7 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Rare7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Rare6 obs.

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