Arcata
Ecosystem Overview
The Arcata ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in humboldt 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 #2 for species diversity among 25 humboldt county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ensatina eschscholtzii
Ensatina
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Gliophorus psittacinus
Parrot Mushroom
Anas crecca
teal, common teal
Mareca strepera
Gadwall
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Ariolimax columbianus
Pacific banana slug
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Cistothorus palustris
Marsh Wren
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Sequoia sempervirens
coast redwood
Aythya marila
greater scaup
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Humboldt County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Arcata. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Arcatawithin Humboldt County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.