Mariposa County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mariposa County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Mariposa 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 Mariposa, Mariposa County hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Mariposa County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Mariposa

+335% 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 Common486 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common196 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common123 obs.

Taricha sierrae

Sierra Newt

Very Common102 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Very Common97 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common84 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common83 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Common78 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common76 obs.

Anthocharis sara

Sara Orangetip

Common75 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common71 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional66 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional60 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional53 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional52 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional52 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional50 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Rare46 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Rare46 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Rare45 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Mariposa County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mariposa

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+335% vs. current

Tenaya Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

May Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bootjack

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.10

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 Mariposa County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Mariposa County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mariposa

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+335% vs. current

Tenaya Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

May Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Bootjack

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Emerald Pool

Importance: 0.10

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Mariposa

+335% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sequoiadendron giganteum

giant sequoia

Very Common486 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common196 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Very Common123 obs.

Taricha sierrae

Sierra Newt

Very Common102 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Very Common97 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common84 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common83 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Common78 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common76 obs.

Anthocharis sara

Sara Orangetip

Common75 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common71 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional66 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Occasional60 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Occasional53 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional52 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Occasional52 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional50 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Rare46 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Rare46 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Rare45 obs.

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