Shasta County

Ecosystem Overview

The Shasta County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Shasta 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 #1 for species diversity among 20 Shasta 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Redding

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common29 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common28 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Adiantum shastense

Very Common26 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common23 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common22 obs.

Phyllodoce breweri

purple-heather

Common21 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Common21 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common20 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common19 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Occasional19 obs.

Asclepias cordifolia

purple milkweed

Occasional18 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional18 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Occasional18 obs.

Erythranthe primuloides

Occasional18 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional18 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Rare18 obs.

Asarum hartwegii

Rare17 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Redding

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Manzanita Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Reflection Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kutras Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Coleman Forebay

Importance: 0.35

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 Shasta County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Redding

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Manzanita Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Reflection Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Kutras Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Coleman Forebay

Importance: 0.35

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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 20 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Redding

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Arctostaphylos patula

green-leaf manzanita

Very Common29 obs.

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common29 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common28 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common28 obs.

Adiantum shastense

Very Common26 obs.

Quercus kelloggii

California black oak

Common23 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Common22 obs.

Phyllodoce breweri

purple-heather

Common21 obs.

Cercis occidentalis

California redbud

Common21 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common20 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Common19 obs.

Darmera peltata

umbrella-plant

Occasional19 obs.

Asclepias cordifolia

purple milkweed

Occasional18 obs.

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional18 obs.

Calochortus tolmiei

pussy-ears

Occasional18 obs.

Erythranthe primuloides

Occasional18 obs.

Eriodictyon californicum

Occasional18 obs.

Sedum spathulifolium

Colorado Stonecrop

Rare18 obs.

Asarum hartwegii

Rare17 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare15 obs.

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