Stanislaus County

Ecosystem Overview

The Stanislaus County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Stanislaus 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 Modesto, Stanislaus County hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Stanislaus County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Modesto

+270% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calochortus venustus

Very Common27 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common21 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common19 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Very Common16 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Very Common16 obs.

Mentzelia lindleyi

Golden Bartonia

Common15 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common12 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Common11 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common10 obs.

Clarkia unguiculata

clarkia

Common10 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common10 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional9 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Occasional9 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Occasional9 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Occasional9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional9 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare8 obs.

Heliopetes ericetorum

Northern White-Skipper

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Modesto

Importance: 0.51

27 species

+270% vs. current

Turlock

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

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 Stanislaus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Stanislaus County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Modesto

Importance: 0.51

27 species

+270% vs. current

Turlock

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Sequoia Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Trans-california Pathway

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Warrior Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Village Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Three Tree Flat

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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Modesto

+270% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calochortus venustus

Very Common27 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common21 obs.

Argia vivida

Vivid Dancer

Very Common19 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Very Common16 obs.

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Very Common16 obs.

Mentzelia lindleyi

Golden Bartonia

Common15 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common12 obs.

Linepithema humile

Argentine ant

Common11 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common10 obs.

Clarkia unguiculata

clarkia

Common10 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common10 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional9 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Occasional9 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Occasional9 obs.

Andricus quercuscalifornicus

Occasional9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional9 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional9 obs.

Zonotrichia atricapilla

Golden-crowned Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare8 obs.

Heliopetes ericetorum

Northern White-Skipper

Rare8 obs.

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