Pollock Pines
Ecosystem Overview
The Pollock Pines ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in el dorado county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While El Dorado County nearby has 75% more documented species, Pollock Pines offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 21 el dorado county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Brachycybe rosea
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Pacifastacus leniusculus
Signal crayfish
Calocedrus decurrens
Bastard Cedar
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Maianthemum racemosum
Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
Goodyera oblongifolia
western rattlesnake-plantain
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Lupinus stiversii
harlequin lupine
Rubus laciniatus
cut-leaved bramble
Ceanothus prostratus
squaw carpet
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Portulaca oleracea
common purslane
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
four-leaved all-seed
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Vinca minor
lesser periwinkle
Notholithocarpus densiflorus
tan-oak
Capsella bursa-pastoris
Shepherd's purse
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in El Dorado County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pollock Pines. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pollock Pineswithin El Dorado County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.