Pinole
Ecosystem Overview
The Pinole ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #5 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Canis latrans
Prairie Wolf
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Ammopelmatus pictus
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Umbellularia californica
Bay Laurel
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Eleodes dentipes
Dryopteris arguta
Procyon lotor
raccoon, northern raccoon
Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Patagioenas fasciata
Band-tailed Pigeon
Pentagramma triangularis
goldenback fern
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Artemisia douglasiana
Douglas' wormwood
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Ramalina menziesii
Lace Lichen
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
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Regional Wildlife Network
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