Del Norte County

Ecosystem Overview

The Del Norte County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Del Norte 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Del Norte County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Crescent City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common766 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common362 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Very Common158 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Very Common144 obs.

Sequoia sempervirens

coast redwood

Very Common77 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Common73 obs.

Dermasterias imbricata

Common56 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Common52 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common50 obs.

Cladophora columbiana

Common45 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Common44 obs.

Notholithocarpus densiflorus

tan-oak

Occasional40 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional39 obs.

Oxalis oregana

Occasional30 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Occasional30 obs.

Rhododendron occidentale

white-laurel

Occasional29 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional28 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Rare28 obs.

Neorhodomela larix

Rare27 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Del Norte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Crescent City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lagoon Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

False Klamath Rock

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bertsch-oceanview

Importance: 0.28

83 species

+20% vs. current

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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 Del Norte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+163%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Del Norte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Crescent City

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Quarry Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Lagoon Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

False Klamath Rock

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Bertsch-oceanview

Importance: 0.28

83 species

+20% 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

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Crescent City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common766 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Very Common362 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Very Common158 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Very Common144 obs.

Sequoia sempervirens

coast redwood

Very Common77 obs.

Semibalanus cariosus

Common73 obs.

Dermasterias imbricata

Common56 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Common52 obs.

Ariolimax columbianus

Pacific banana slug

Common50 obs.

Cladophora columbiana

Common45 obs.

Vaccinium ovatum

shot huckleberry

Common44 obs.

Notholithocarpus densiflorus

tan-oak

Occasional40 obs.

Polystichum munitum

western sword fern

Occasional39 obs.

Oxalis oregana

Occasional30 obs.

Struthiopteris spicant

deer fern

Occasional30 obs.

Rhododendron occidentale

white-laurel

Occasional29 obs.

Adiantum aleuticum

Western Maidenhair Fern

Occasional28 obs.

Gaultheria shallon

shallal

Rare28 obs.

Neorhodomela larix

Rare27 obs.

Asarum caudatum

long-tailed wild ginger

Rare26 obs.

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