Modoc County

Ecosystem Overview

The Modoc County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Modoc 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 Alturas, Modoc County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 12 Modoc County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Alturas

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Very Common17 obs.

Allium platycaule

Very Common12 obs.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Very Common9 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Very Common8 obs.

Phacelia humilis

Very Common7 obs.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Common7 obs.

Hydrophyllum alpestre

Common6 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common6 obs.

Astragalus filipes

basalt milk-vetch

Common5 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common5 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Occasional5 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium macrocephalum

large-head clover

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Occasional5 obs.

Clarkia rhomboidea

broadleaf clarkia

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare4 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Modoc County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Alturas

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Teal Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Porter Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cave Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dorris Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Modoc County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Modoc County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Alturas

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Teal Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Porter Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Clear Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Cave Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Dorris Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Alturas

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Actinemys marmorata

western pond turtle

Very Common17 obs.

Allium platycaule

Very Common12 obs.

Calochortus macrocarpus

sagebrush mariposa

Very Common9 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Very Common8 obs.

Phacelia humilis

Very Common7 obs.

Fritillaria atropurpurea

Common7 obs.

Hydrophyllum alpestre

Common6 obs.

Sympetrum pallipes

Striped Meadowhawk

Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common6 obs.

Astragalus filipes

basalt milk-vetch

Common5 obs.

Pinus ponderosa

yellow-pine

Common5 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Occasional5 obs.

Calochortus leichtlinii

Occasional5 obs.

Trifolium macrocephalum

large-head clover

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus occidentalis

Western Juniper

Occasional5 obs.

Clarkia rhomboidea

broadleaf clarkia

Occasional5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Rare4 obs.

Papilio rutulus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Rare4 obs.

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