Kern County

Ecosystem Overview

The Kern County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Kern 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 Bakersfield, Kern County hosts 5% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 21 Kern 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. Bakersfield

+5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common116 obs.

Calochortus venustus

Very Common72 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common71 obs.

Linanthus parryae

Very Common41 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Very Common41 obs.

Cleomella arborea

Common39 obs.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii

Common37 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common33 obs.

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Phacelia

Common33 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common29 obs.

Salvia columbariae

California chia

Common29 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional28 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional28 obs.

Phacelia fremontii

Occasional27 obs.

Pholisma arenarium

Occasional27 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional27 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional26 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare26 obs.

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Rare24 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare24 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Bakersfield

Importance: 0.54

95 species

+5% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Buttonwillow

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+488% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

McKittrick

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% 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 Kern County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kern County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Bakersfield

Importance: 0.54

95 species

+5% vs. current

Tehachapi

Importance: 0.42

11 species

+809% vs. current

Mojave

Importance: 0.42

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Buttonwillow

Importance: 0.41

17 species

+488% vs. current

Tupman

Importance: 0.41

3 species

+3233% vs. current

McFarland

Importance: 0.40

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lost Hills

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

McKittrick

Importance: 0.40

3 species

+3233% 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. Bakersfield

+5% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common116 obs.

Calochortus venustus

Very Common72 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common71 obs.

Linanthus parryae

Very Common41 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Very Common41 obs.

Cleomella arborea

Common39 obs.

Loeseliastrum matthewsii

Common37 obs.

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Common33 obs.

Phacelia tanacetifolia

Phacelia

Common33 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common29 obs.

Salvia columbariae

California chia

Common29 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional28 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional28 obs.

Phacelia fremontii

Occasional27 obs.

Pholisma arenarium

Occasional27 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional27 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional26 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare26 obs.

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Rare24 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare24 obs.

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