Plumas County

Ecosystem Overview

The Plumas County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Plumas 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 Quincy, Plumas County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 29 Plumas County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common26 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common26 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common19 obs.

Lilium pardalinum

panther lily

Very Common19 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common19 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common19 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common18 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common17 obs.

Diplacus torreyi

Common17 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common16 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Common15 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Occasional15 obs.

Lilium washingtonianum

Lady Washington lily

Occasional14 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Occasional14 obs.

Allium campanulatum

Occasional13 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional13 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional13 obs.

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

snowmat manzanita

Rare13 obs.

Ceanothus cordulatus

mountain whitethorn

Rare12 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plumas County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Keddie

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Graeagle

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% vs. current

Beckwourth

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Johnsville

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cromberg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Plumas County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plumas County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Keddie

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Graeagle

Importance: 0.36

20 species

+400% vs. current

Beckwourth

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Johnsville

Importance: 0.35

28 species

+257% vs. current

Cromberg

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common26 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common26 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common19 obs.

Lilium pardalinum

panther lily

Very Common19 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common19 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common19 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common18 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common17 obs.

Diplacus torreyi

Common17 obs.

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

yellow-headed blackbird

Common16 obs.

Pterospora andromedea

Pinedrops

Common15 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Occasional15 obs.

Lilium washingtonianum

Lady Washington lily

Occasional14 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Occasional14 obs.

Allium campanulatum

Occasional13 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional13 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Occasional13 obs.

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

snowmat manzanita

Rare13 obs.

Ceanothus cordulatus

mountain whitethorn

Rare12 obs.

Spiraea douglasii

Douglas' spirea

Rare12 obs.

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