Pittsburg
Ecosystem Overview
The Pittsburg ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in contra costa county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Contra Costa County nearby has 89% more documented species, Pittsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Pholisora catullus
Common Sootywing
Poa annua
annual meadow-grass
Medicago polymorpha
Bur Medic
Vicia sativa
Garden vetch
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Medicago sativa
lucerne
Erodium moschatum
Musk Stork's-bill
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Butorides virescens
green heron
Burnsius communis
Common Checkered-Skipper
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pittsburgwithin Contra Costa County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.