Gunderson Rock Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Gunderson Rock ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Gunderson Rock, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Gunderson Rock County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Pisaster ochraceus

Ochre Stars

Very Common4.04 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

Giant Green Anemone

Very Common3.76 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common3.63 obs.

Cryptochiton stelleri

Gumboot Chiton

Very Common3.29 obs.

Erigeron glaucus

Seaside Daisy

Very Common3.06 obs.

Mytilus californianus

California Mussel

Common2.42 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common2.3 obs.

Diplacus aurantiacus

Bush Monkey-Flower

Common2.28 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel

Common2.26 obs.

Cakile maritima

European Searocket

Common2.25 obs.

Patiria miniata

Common2.15 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional2.1 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Occasional1.61 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Purple Sea Urchin

Occasional1.61 obs.

Dudleya farinosa

Occasional1.61 obs.

Neorhodomela larix

Occasional1.61 obs.

Mazzaella splendens

Occasional1.61 obs.

Leptasterias hexactis

Rare1.6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1.6 obs.

Tegula funebralis

Black Tegula

Rare1.6 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Pisaster ochraceus

Ochre Stars

Very Common4.04 obs.

Anthopleura xanthogrammica

Giant Green Anemone

Very Common3.76 obs.

Rubus parviflorus

Very Common3.63 obs.

Cryptochiton stelleri

Gumboot Chiton

Very Common3.29 obs.

Erigeron glaucus

Seaside Daisy

Very Common3.06 obs.

Mytilus californianus

California Mussel

Common2.42 obs.

Achillea millefolium

Yarrow

Common2.3 obs.

Diplacus aurantiacus

Bush Monkey-Flower

Common2.28 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Fennel

Common2.26 obs.

Cakile maritima

European Searocket

Common2.25 obs.

Patiria miniata

Common2.15 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Crowtoes

Occasional2.1 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Occasional1.61 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Purple Sea Urchin

Occasional1.61 obs.

Dudleya farinosa

Occasional1.61 obs.

Neorhodomela larix

Occasional1.61 obs.

Mazzaella splendens

Occasional1.61 obs.

Leptasterias hexactis

Rare1.6 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare1.6 obs.

Tegula funebralis

Black Tegula

Rare1.6 obs.

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