Richmond
Ecosystem Overview
The Richmond ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #3 for species diversity among 45 contra costa county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Oecanthus californicus
Taricha torosa
California Newt
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Bubo virginianus
Great Horned Owl
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Aneides lugubris
Arboreal salamander
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Eleodes dentipes
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
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Regional Wildlife Network
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