Silver Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Silver Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Lassen County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lassen County nearby has 88% more documented species, Silver Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Lassen County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lassen County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common2 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Very Common2 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Evarcha proszynskii

Very Common1 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common1 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes stellata

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lassen County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lassen County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Susanville

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+20% vs. current

Widow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Horse Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Caribou Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Butte Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Leavitt

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Lassen County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lassen County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Lassen County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

Susanville

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+20% vs. current

Widow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Horse Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Caribou Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Butte Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+300% vs. current

Crater Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% vs. current

Lake Leavitt

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lassen County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common2 obs.

Contopus sordidulus

Western Wood-Pewee

Very Common2 obs.

Callospermophilus lateralis

Golden Mantled Ground Squirrel

Very Common2 obs.

Evarcha proszynskii

Very Common1 obs.

Pacifastacus leniusculus

Signal crayfish

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus douglasii

Douglas's Squirrel

Common1 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Common1 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Common1 obs.

Spiranthes stellata

Common1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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