Clayton
Ecosystem Overview
The Clayton ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 69% more documented species, Clayton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Quercus wislizeni
Interior Live Oak
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Triteleia laxa
Ithuriel's-spear
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Cynips douglasi
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Steatoda nobilis
Latrodectus hesperus
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Arctostaphylos manzanita
Salvia mellifera
black sage
Melilotus albus
white melilot
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Regional Wildlife Network
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