Tulare County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tulare County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Tulare 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. Compared to nearby Visalia, Tulare County hosts 163% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 Tulare County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

+163% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sequoiadendron giganteum

giant sequoia

Very Common146 obs.

Leptosiphon ciliatus

whiskerbrush

Very Common53 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common50 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common49 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common48 obs.

Penstemon newberryi

Newberry's penstemon

Common47 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common46 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Common40 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common38 obs.

Lilium kelleyanum

Kelley's lily

Common37 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common35 obs.

Draperia systyla

Occasional34 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Occasional34 obs.

Chrysolepis sempervirens

bush chinquapin

Occasional33 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional33 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Occasional32 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Occasional31 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Rare30 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare29 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

+163% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

+733% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Tulare County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tulare County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Visalia

Importance: 0.48

38 species

+163% vs. current

Porterville

Importance: 0.44

12 species

+733% vs. current

Tulare

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Evelyn Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Success

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Timberline Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Little Kern Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ida Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

#2 of 20 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Visalia

+163% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sequoiadendron giganteum

giant sequoia

Very Common146 obs.

Leptosiphon ciliatus

whiskerbrush

Very Common53 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common50 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common49 obs.

Marmota flaviventris

Yellow-bellied Marmot

Very Common48 obs.

Penstemon newberryi

Newberry's penstemon

Common47 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common46 obs.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Common40 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common38 obs.

Lilium kelleyanum

Kelley's lily

Common37 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common35 obs.

Draperia systyla

Occasional34 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Occasional34 obs.

Chrysolepis sempervirens

bush chinquapin

Occasional33 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Occasional33 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Occasional32 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Occasional31 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Rare30 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare29 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare28 obs.

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