Siskiyou County

Ecosystem Overview

The Siskiyou County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Siskiyou 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 Yreka, Siskiyou County hosts 37% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 Siskiyou County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Yreka

+37% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common33 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common23 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common19 obs.

Lewisia leeana

Very Common17 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Very Common16 obs.

Clitocybe glacialis

Common16 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Common16 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Common15 obs.

Cryptoporus volvatus

Veiled Polypore

Common15 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Common15 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common15 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional14 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional14 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Occasional14 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Occasional13 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Occasional13 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Occasional13 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Rare13 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare13 obs.

Leucorrhinia glacialis

Crimson-ringed Whiteface

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Siskiyou County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Yreka

Importance: 0.40

73 species

+37% vs. current

Kangaroo Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Gumboot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Little Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Isinglass Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Towhead Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Taylor 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 Siskiyou County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Siskiyou County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Yreka

Importance: 0.40

73 species

+37% vs. current

Kangaroo Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Gumboot Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Little Duck Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Isinglass Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Towhead Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Taylor 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 18 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Yreka

+37% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common33 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common23 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common19 obs.

Lewisia leeana

Very Common17 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Very Common16 obs.

Clitocybe glacialis

Common16 obs.

Quercus garryana

Oregon White Oak

Common16 obs.

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Common15 obs.

Cryptoporus volvatus

Veiled Polypore

Common15 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Common15 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common15 obs.

Nymphalis californica

California Tortoiseshell

Occasional14 obs.

Taricha granulosa

Rough-skinned Newt

Occasional14 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Occasional14 obs.

Eriophyllum lanatum

common woolly-sunflower

Occasional13 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Occasional13 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Occasional13 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Rare13 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare13 obs.

Leucorrhinia glacialis

Crimson-ringed Whiteface

Rare13 obs.

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