Danville
Ecosystem Overview
The Danville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 84th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Leratiomyces percevalii
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Stagmomantis limbata
Centaurea solstitialis
Yellow Star-thistle
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
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Regional Wildlife Network
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