Mono County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mono County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Mono 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 Mono Lake, Mono County hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 31 Mono County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 31 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Mono Lake

+144% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common70 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common68 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common66 obs.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Very Common65 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common56 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Common54 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common50 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common48 obs.

Pinus jeffreyi

Jeffrey's Pine

Common42 obs.

Linanthus pungens

granite prickly phlox

Common42 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common41 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional40 obs.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

giant blazingstar

Occasional40 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional39 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional39 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Occasional35 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional35 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Rare34 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare34 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare33 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mono County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mono Lake

Importance: 0.38

41 species

+144% vs. current

Dechambeau Ponds

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dechambeau Ponds

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake George

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dechambeau Ponds

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

McLeod Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grant Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Mono County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mono County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Mono Lake

Importance: 0.38

41 species

+144% vs. current

Dechambeau Ponds

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Dechambeau Ponds

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake George

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Dechambeau Ponds

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

McLeod Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grant Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 31 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Mono Lake

+144% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Artemisia tridentata

Very Common70 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common68 obs.

Purshia tridentata

bitterbrush

Very Common66 obs.

Ochotona princeps

American pika

Very Common65 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common56 obs.

Prunus andersonii

desert peach

Common54 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common50 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Common48 obs.

Pinus jeffreyi

Jeffrey's Pine

Common42 obs.

Linanthus pungens

granite prickly phlox

Common42 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Common41 obs.

Pinus monophylla

Single Leaf Pinyon Pine

Occasional40 obs.

Mentzelia laevicaulis

giant blazingstar

Occasional40 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional39 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional39 obs.

Cercocarpus ledifolius

Occasional35 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Occasional35 obs.

Tachycineta thalassina

Violet-green Swallow

Rare34 obs.

Ribes cereum

squaw currant

Rare34 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare33 obs.

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