Amador County

Ecosystem Overview

The Amador County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Amador 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 Oyster Lake, Amador County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Amador County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Oyster Lake

+9900% 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 Common20 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common18 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Very Common18 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common11 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common11 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common11 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common10 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common9 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common9 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional8 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Occasional7 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional6 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional6 obs.

Woodwardia fimbriata

giant chain fern

Rare6 obs.

Lilium parvum

alpine lily

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Amador County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oyster Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kirkwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ione

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Treasure Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Tabeaud

Importance: 0.20

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 Amador County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Amador County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oyster Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kirkwood Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ione

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Treasure Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.20

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Tabeaud

Importance: 0.20

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Oyster Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calocedrus decurrens

Bastard Cedar

Very Common20 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common18 obs.

Quercus chrysolepis

canyon live oak

Very Common18 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common11 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common11 obs.

Arbutus menziesii

Pacific madrone

Common11 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common10 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common10 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common9 obs.

Chamaebatia foliolosa

mountain misery

Common9 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common9 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional8 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional7 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Occasional7 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Occasional7 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional6 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Occasional6 obs.

Woodwardia fimbriata

giant chain fern

Rare6 obs.

Lilium parvum

alpine lily

Rare6 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare6 obs.

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