Byron
Ecosystem Overview
The Byron ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 84% more documented species, Byron offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Myosurus minimus
mousetail
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Polypogon monspeliensis
Annual Rabbitsfoot Grass
Cressa truxillensis
Lepidium draba
hoary cress
Cynodon dactylon
Bermudagrass
Erodium moschatum
Musk Stork's-bill
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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