Calaveras County

Ecosystem Overview

The Calaveras County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Calaveras 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 San Andreas, Calaveras County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Calaveras County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. San Andreas

+4900% 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 Common51 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Very Common23 obs.

Erythranthe marmorata

Very Common23 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Very Common21 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Very Common20 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Common20 obs.

Pinus lambertiana

Sugar Pine

Common17 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common15 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common11 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Common11 obs.

Adenocaulon bicolor

trail plant

Common11 obs.

Asarum hartwegii

Occasional11 obs.

Viola lobata

yellow-wood violet

Occasional10 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional10 obs.

Erythranthe nasuta

large-nosed monkeyflower

Occasional10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional10 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional9 obs.

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Rare9 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Rare8 obs.

Ribes nevadense

mountain pink currant

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Andreas

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dorrington

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Valley Springs

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Arnold

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+426% vs. current

Avery

Importance: 0.34

12 species

+733% vs. current

Forest Meadows

Importance: 0.34

18 species

+456% vs. current

White Pines Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Angels

Importance: 0.05

7 species

+1329% 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 Calaveras County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Calaveras County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Andreas

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dorrington

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Valley Springs

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Arnold

Importance: 0.34

19 species

+426% vs. current

Avery

Importance: 0.34

12 species

+733% vs. current

Forest Meadows

Importance: 0.34

18 species

+456% vs. current

White Pines Lake

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Angels

Importance: 0.05

7 species

+1329% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. San Andreas

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sequoiadendron giganteum

giant sequoia

Very Common51 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Very Common23 obs.

Erythranthe marmorata

Very Common23 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Very Common21 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Very Common20 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Common20 obs.

Pinus lambertiana

Sugar Pine

Common17 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common15 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common11 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Common11 obs.

Adenocaulon bicolor

trail plant

Common11 obs.

Asarum hartwegii

Occasional11 obs.

Viola lobata

yellow-wood violet

Occasional10 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional10 obs.

Erythranthe nasuta

large-nosed monkeyflower

Occasional10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional10 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional9 obs.

Taxus brevifolia

Canadian Yew

Rare9 obs.

Fragaria vesca

wild strawberry

Rare8 obs.

Ribes nevadense

mountain pink currant

Rare8 obs.

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