Oroville East

Ecosystem Overview

The Oroville East ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Butte County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chico nearby has 77% more documented species, Oroville East offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Butte 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium willdenovii

tomcat clover

Very Common2 obs.

Diplacus grandiflorus

Very Common2 obs.

Pleromella opter

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudolithobius megaloporus

Common1 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Common1 obs.

Luzula comosa

Pacific woodrush

Common1 obs.

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Common1 obs.

Dichelostemma volubile

trining brodiaea

Common1 obs.

Marah watsonii

Common1 obs.

Dudleya cymosa

canyon dudleya

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus occidentalis

western buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia parviflora

small-leaved spring beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Petrorhagia dubia

Hairypink

Occasional1 obs.

Castilleja attenuata

narrow-leaved paintbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe cardinalis

scarlet monkey-flower

Occasional1 obs.

Pellaea mucronata

Rare1 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Rare1 obs.

Styrax redivivus

California styrax

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-77% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+77% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

+35% vs. current

Magalia

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+92% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+475% vs. current

Thermalito

Importance: 0.37

89 species

-74% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+188% 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 Butte County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-77% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+77% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

+35% vs. current

Magalia

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+92% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+475% vs. current

Thermalito

Importance: 0.37

89 species

-74% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+188% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Calochortus albus

fairy-lantern

Very Common2 obs.

Trifolium willdenovii

tomcat clover

Very Common2 obs.

Diplacus grandiflorus

Very Common2 obs.

Pleromella opter

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus renardii

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudolithobius megaloporus

Common1 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Common1 obs.

Luzula comosa

Pacific woodrush

Common1 obs.

Briza maxima

Big quakinggrass

Common1 obs.

Dichelostemma volubile

trining brodiaea

Common1 obs.

Marah watsonii

Common1 obs.

Dudleya cymosa

canyon dudleya

Occasional1 obs.

Ranunculus occidentalis

western buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Claytonia parviflora

small-leaved spring beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Petrorhagia dubia

Hairypink

Occasional1 obs.

Castilleja attenuata

narrow-leaved paintbrush

Occasional1 obs.

Erythranthe cardinalis

scarlet monkey-flower

Occasional1 obs.

Pellaea mucronata

Rare1 obs.

Pinus sabiniana

Bull Pine

Rare1 obs.

Styrax redivivus

California styrax

Rare1 obs.

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