Big Bear Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Big Bear Lake ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in San Bernardino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Bernardino nearby has 7% more documented species, Big Bear Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 34 San Bernardino County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 34 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common5 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Common3 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Sisymbrium altissimum

tall rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Rare2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

-7% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-31% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+188% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-14% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+245% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+886% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+109% vs. current

Rialto

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3350% 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 San Bernardino County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

-7% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-31% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+188% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-14% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+245% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+886% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+109% vs. current

Rialto

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3350% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 34 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common5 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Very Common4 obs.

Pelecanus erythrorhynchos

American White Pelican

Very Common4 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common3 obs.

Cicindela oregona

Common3 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Podiceps grisegena

red-necked grebe

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common2 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Sisymbrium altissimum

tall rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica anagallis-aquatica

blue water-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Spatula cyanoptera

Cinnamon Teal

Rare2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Rare2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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