Reflection Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Reflection Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Shasta County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Redding nearby has 92% more documented species, Reflection Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 20 Shasta 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Redding

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common1 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Very Common1 obs.

Radix auricularia

Big-Eared Radix

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Redding

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-92% vs. current

Shasta County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-92% vs. current

Manzanita Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-83% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Kutras Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Lower Twin Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% 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 Shasta County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Shasta County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Redding

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-92% vs. current

Shasta County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-92% vs. current

Manzanita Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-83% vs. current

Emerald Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Summit Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Big Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Kutras Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Lower Twin Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 20 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Redding

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Sceloporus graciosus

Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula quadrimaculata

four spotted chaser

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Sarcodes sanguinea

Very Common1 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Very Common1 obs.

Radix auricularia

Big-Eared Radix

Common1 obs.

Certhia americana

American Treecreeper

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1 obs.

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