Serene Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Serene Lakes ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Placer County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Placer County nearby has 90% more documented species, Serene Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 Placer County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Placer County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common1 obs.

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

snowmat manzanita

Very Common1 obs.

Ceanothus prostratus

squaw carpet

Common1 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Common1 obs.

Castilleja applegatei

wavy-leaf paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Prunus emarginata

bitter cherry

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Placer County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Placer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-90% vs. current

Rocklin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.35

44 species

-77% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-9% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+100% vs. current

Loch Leven Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Avery's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% 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 Placer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Placer County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Placer County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-90% vs. current

Rocklin

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.35

44 species

-77% vs. current

Auburn

Importance: 0.35

11 species

-9% vs. current

Colfax

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+100% vs. current

Loch Leven Lakes

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Long Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

Avery's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+400% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 14 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Placer County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common1 obs.

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common1 obs.

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

snowmat manzanita

Very Common1 obs.

Ceanothus prostratus

squaw carpet

Common1 obs.

Wyethia mollis

Common1 obs.

Castilleja applegatei

wavy-leaf paintbrush

Common1 obs.

Prunus emarginata

bitter cherry

Common1 obs.

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Common1 obs.

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