Trinity County

Ecosystem Overview

The Trinity County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Trinity 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 Trinity Lake, Trinity County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Trinity County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Trinity Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lewisia leeana

Very Common17 obs.

Calochortus nudus

Very Common16 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common15 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common14 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Very Common14 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common13 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Common13 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Common12 obs.

Helenium bigelovii

Bigelow's sneezeweed

Common12 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common12 obs.

Allium validum

tall swamp onion

Common12 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional12 obs.

Streptanthus barbatus

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Occasional11 obs.

Lilium pardalinum

panther lily

Occasional11 obs.

Chimaphila menziesii

Menzies' pipsissewa

Occasional11 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Occasional11 obs.

Pinus balfouriana

Foxtail Pine

Rare11 obs.

Picea breweriana

Weeping Spruce

Rare10 obs.

Asarum hartwegii

Rare10 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Trinity County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Scorpion Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Boulder Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mumbo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Weaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Upper Mumbo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Union Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Trinity 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 Trinity County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Trinity County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Scorpion Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Boulder Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Mumbo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Weaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Upper Mumbo Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Union Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Trinity 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Trinity Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lewisia leeana

Very Common17 obs.

Calochortus nudus

Very Common16 obs.

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common15 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Very Common14 obs.

Cornus nuttallii

Pacific Dogwood

Very Common14 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common13 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Common13 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Common12 obs.

Helenium bigelovii

Bigelow's sneezeweed

Common12 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Common12 obs.

Allium validum

tall swamp onion

Common12 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional12 obs.

Streptanthus barbatus

Occasional11 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Occasional11 obs.

Lilium pardalinum

panther lily

Occasional11 obs.

Chimaphila menziesii

Menzies' pipsissewa

Occasional11 obs.

Lysimachia latifolia

broad-leaved starflower

Occasional11 obs.

Pinus balfouriana

Foxtail Pine

Rare11 obs.

Picea breweriana

Weeping Spruce

Rare10 obs.

Asarum hartwegii

Rare10 obs.

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