Beale Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Beale Lake ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in Yuba County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yuba County nearby has 54% more documented species, Beale Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Yuba County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Yuba County

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Dudleya cymosa

canyon dudleya

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Pentagramma triangularis

goldenback fern

Common2 obs.

Catostomus occidentalis

Sacramento sucker

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Yuba County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Yuba County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-54% vs. current

Challenge-brownsville

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+283% vs. current

Bullards Bar Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Lake Francis

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+4500% 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 Yuba County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Yuba County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Yuba County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-54% vs. current

Challenge-brownsville

Importance: 0.33

12 species

+283% vs. current

Bullards Bar Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Lake Francis

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+4500% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Yuba County

-54% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Dudleya cymosa

canyon dudleya

Very Common5 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Common2 obs.

Pentagramma triangularis

goldenback fern

Common2 obs.

Catostomus occidentalis

Sacramento sucker

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Melilotus albus

white melilot

Common2 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Icteria virens

Yellow-breasted Chat

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Rare1 obs.

Allograpta obliqua

Oblique Stripetail

Rare1 obs.

Vespula pensylvanica

Rare1 obs.

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