Thermalito

Ecosystem Overview

The Thermalito ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Butte County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chico nearby has 11% more documented species, Thermalito offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 10 Butte County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Navarretia tagetina

Very Common4 obs.

Psilocarphus oregonus

Very Common3 obs.

Achyrachaena mollis

Very Common3 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Very Common3 obs.

Eschscholzia lobbii

frying-pans

Very Common3 obs.

Centaurea solstitialis

Yellow Star-thistle

Common2 obs.

Thysanocarpus radians

Common2 obs.

Calochortus luteus

Common2 obs.

Lupinus bicolor

miniature lupine

Common2 obs.

Pogogyne zizyphoroides

Common2 obs.

Allium amplectens

narrow-leaved onion

Common2 obs.

Blennosperma nanum

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum concinnum

gold-wire

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja campestris

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Dichelostemma multiflorum

round-tooth ookow

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Rare2 obs.

Brodiaea nana

Rare2 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+154%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-11% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-11% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+585% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

+424% vs. current

Magalia

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+642% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2125% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1013% vs. current

Oroville East

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+287% 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

+154%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butte County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Chico

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-11% vs. current

Butte County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-11% vs. current

Oroville

Importance: 0.42

13 species

+585% vs. current

Paradise

Importance: 0.39

17 species

+424% vs. current

Magalia

Importance: 0.38

12 species

+642% vs. current

Concow

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2125% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1013% vs. current

Oroville East

Importance: 0.36

23 species

+287% 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 10 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Chico

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Navarretia tagetina

Very Common4 obs.

Psilocarphus oregonus

Very Common3 obs.

Achyrachaena mollis

Very Common3 obs.

Navarretia leucocephala

whitehead navarretia

Very Common3 obs.

Eschscholzia lobbii

frying-pans

Very Common3 obs.

Centaurea solstitialis

Yellow Star-thistle

Common2 obs.

Thysanocarpus radians

Common2 obs.

Calochortus luteus

Common2 obs.

Lupinus bicolor

miniature lupine

Common2 obs.

Pogogyne zizyphoroides

Common2 obs.

Allium amplectens

narrow-leaved onion

Common2 obs.

Blennosperma nanum

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum concinnum

gold-wire

Occasional2 obs.

Castilleja campestris

Occasional2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Dichelostemma multiflorum

round-tooth ookow

Occasional2 obs.

Plantago coronopus

Buckhorn plantain

Rare2 obs.

Brodiaea nana

Rare2 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Rare2 obs.

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