Alpine County

Ecosystem Overview

The Alpine County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Alpine 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 Caples Lake, Alpine County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 18 Alpine 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. Caples Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Frasera speciosa

Very Common40 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common36 obs.

Penstemon newberryi

Newberry's penstemon

Very Common32 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common27 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Very Common26 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common25 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common25 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common24 obs.

Pedicularis attollens

little elephant's-head

Common22 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common20 obs.

Monardella odoratissima

mountain monardella

Common20 obs.

Allium campanulatum

Occasional19 obs.

Calyptridium monospermum

Occasional19 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional18 obs.

Orthocarpus cuspidatus

Occasional18 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Occasional18 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Occasional18 obs.

Primula suffrutescens

Rare17 obs.

Ipomopsis tenuituba

Rare16 obs.

Phlox diffusa

mat phlox

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alpine County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lower Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Upper Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Alpine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bull Run Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Union Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Emigrant Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lower Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Raymond Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 Alpine County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alpine County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lower Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Upper Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lake Alpine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Bull Run Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Union Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Emigrant Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lower Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Raymond Lake

Importance: 0.35

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 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. Caples Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Frasera speciosa

Very Common40 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Very Common36 obs.

Penstemon newberryi

Newberry's penstemon

Very Common32 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common27 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Very Common26 obs.

Eriogonum umbellatum

sulphurflower

Common25 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common25 obs.

Aquilegia formosa

western columbine

Common24 obs.

Pedicularis attollens

little elephant's-head

Common22 obs.

Linum lewisii

wild blue flax

Common20 obs.

Monardella odoratissima

mountain monardella

Common20 obs.

Allium campanulatum

Occasional19 obs.

Calyptridium monospermum

Occasional19 obs.

Ipomopsis aggregata

scarlet gilia

Occasional18 obs.

Orthocarpus cuspidatus

Occasional18 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Occasional18 obs.

Iris missouriensis

western blue flag

Occasional18 obs.

Primula suffrutescens

Rare17 obs.

Ipomopsis tenuituba

Rare16 obs.

Phlox diffusa

mat phlox

Rare16 obs.

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