El Dorado County

Ecosystem Overview

The El Dorado County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in El Dorado 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 Cameron Park, El Dorado County hosts 233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 21 El Dorado County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cameron Park

+233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common48 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common46 obs.

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common42 obs.

Nemophila maculata

fivespot

Very Common41 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common39 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common39 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common39 obs.

Triteleia ixioides

yellow-brodiaea

Common39 obs.

Diplacus torreyi

Common38 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common34 obs.

Calochortus minimus

Common30 obs.

Lilium parvum

alpine lily

Occasional30 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional30 obs.

Streptanthus tortuosus

Occasional30 obs.

Erythranthe bicolor

Occasional29 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Occasional29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional28 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare28 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare28 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Rare27 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in El Dorado County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Cameron Park

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+233% vs. current

Shingle Springs

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Pollock Pines

Importance: 0.37

25 species

+300% vs. current

Boomerang Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lyons Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tamarak Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 El Dorado County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in El Dorado County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Cameron Park

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+233% vs. current

Shingle Springs

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Pollock Pines

Importance: 0.37

25 species

+300% vs. current

Boomerang Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lyons Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Grass Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tamarak 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Cameron Park

+233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common48 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common46 obs.

Calochortus monophyllus

Very Common42 obs.

Nemophila maculata

fivespot

Very Common41 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common39 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Common39 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common39 obs.

Triteleia ixioides

yellow-brodiaea

Common39 obs.

Diplacus torreyi

Common38 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common34 obs.

Calochortus minimus

Common30 obs.

Lilium parvum

alpine lily

Occasional30 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional30 obs.

Streptanthus tortuosus

Occasional30 obs.

Erythranthe bicolor

Occasional29 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Occasional29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional28 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Rare28 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Rare28 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Rare27 obs.

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