Folsom

Ecosystem Overview

The Folsom ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in California, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #123 for species diversity among 1359 California natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#123

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#123 of 1359 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common11 obs.

Melanerpes formicivorus

Acorn Woodpecker

Very Common9 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Common5 obs.

Aesculus californica

California buckeye

Common5 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common5 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common5 obs.

Rubus armeniacus

Giant Blackberry

Common4 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common4 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional4 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Occasional3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus wislizeni

Interior Live Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Azolla filiculoides

water fern

Occasional3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Rare3 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Rare3 obs.

Cynips douglasi

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 California.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#123

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#123 of 1359 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

Rare3 obs.

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