Lower Highland Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Highland Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Alpine 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 Alpine County nearby has 92% more documented species, Lower Highland Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 18 Alpine County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 18 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Alpine County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Somatochlora semicircularis

Mountain Emerald

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common1 obs.

Castilleja lemmonii

Very Common1 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common1 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common1 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alpine County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Alpine County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Upper Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+14% vs. current

Union Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Alpine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Bull Run Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Lower Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Emigrant Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Raymond Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% 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 Alpine County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alpine County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Alpine County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Upper Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+14% vs. current

Union Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Alpine

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Bull Run Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+100% vs. current

Lower Sunset Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Emigrant Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% vs. current

Raymond Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+167% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 18 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Alpine County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Somatochlora semicircularis

Mountain Emerald

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Very Common1 obs.

Anas acuta

pintail, northern pintail

Very Common1 obs.

Castilleja lemmonii

Very Common1 obs.

Pinus contorta

Lodgepole pine

Common1 obs.

Amanita muscaria

Fly Agaric

Common1 obs.

Castilleja miniata

Common1 obs.

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