Sierra County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sierra County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Sierra 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 Upper Salmon Lake, Sierra County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Sierra County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Salmon Lake

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common63 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common38 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common34 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Very Common30 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common20 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common20 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common19 obs.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Common19 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common19 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Common19 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common17 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Occasional17 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional16 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional16 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional16 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional16 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Occasional15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare15 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Rare15 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sierra County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Gold Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Packer Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Volcano Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lower Sardine Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Salmon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tamarack Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Webber 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 Sierra County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sierra County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Gold Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Packer Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Volcano Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lower Sardine Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Goose Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Upper Salmon Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Tamarack Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Webber 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Upper Salmon Lake

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Very Common63 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common38 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common34 obs.

Icaricia saepiolus

Greenish Blue

Very Common30 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common20 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common20 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common19 obs.

Sphyrapicus ruber

Red-breasted Sapsucker

Common19 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common19 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Common19 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common17 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Occasional17 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional16 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Occasional16 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Occasional16 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Occasional16 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Occasional15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare15 obs.

Icaricia icarioides

Boisduval'S Blue

Rare15 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Rare14 obs.

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