Tehama County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tehama County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Tehama 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 Red Bluff, Tehama County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Tehama County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Red Bluff

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sceptridium multifidum

Very Common15 obs.

Asclepias cordifolia

purple milkweed

Very Common15 obs.

Angelica capitellata

Very Common14 obs.

Selaginella hansenii

Very Common13 obs.

Cycladenia humilis

Very Common13 obs.

Pellaea brachyptera

Common13 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common11 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common11 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common11 obs.

Ageratina occidentalis

western snakeroot

Common10 obs.

Layia fremontii

Common10 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Occasional10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional10 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Occasional10 obs.

Triantha occidentalis

western tofieldia

Occasional10 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Occasional9 obs.

Neottia convallarioides

Broad-Lip Twayblade

Occasional9 obs.

Calochortus monophyllus

Rare9 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Rare9 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Tehama County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Red Bluff

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wilson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dales Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Hog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Long 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 Tehama County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Tehama County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Red Bluff

Importance: 0.43

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Wilson Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dales Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Hog Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Long 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Red Bluff

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sceptridium multifidum

Very Common15 obs.

Asclepias cordifolia

purple milkweed

Very Common15 obs.

Angelica capitellata

Very Common14 obs.

Selaginella hansenii

Very Common13 obs.

Cycladenia humilis

Very Common13 obs.

Pellaea brachyptera

Common13 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Common11 obs.

Claytonia lanceolata

western spring-beauty

Common11 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common11 obs.

Ageratina occidentalis

western snakeroot

Common10 obs.

Layia fremontii

Common10 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Occasional10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional10 obs.

Myriopteris gracillima

lace lip fern

Occasional10 obs.

Triantha occidentalis

western tofieldia

Occasional10 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Occasional9 obs.

Neottia convallarioides

Broad-Lip Twayblade

Occasional9 obs.

Calochortus monophyllus

Rare9 obs.

Aspidotis densa

dense lace fern

Rare9 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare9 obs.

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