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China Lake Acres

Ecosystem Overview

The China Lake Acres ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in kern county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bakersfield nearby has 93% more documented species, China Lake Acres offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 21 kern county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

7
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
7
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#10
Regional Rank
Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#10 of 21 locations
52th percentile for diversity
vs. Bakersfield
-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Larrea tridentata

Very Common2 obs.
Erodium cicutarium

Erodium cicutarium

Common Stork'S-Bill

Very Common2 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common1 obs.
Atriplex canescens

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common1 obs.
Ambrosia dumosa

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Very Common1 obs.
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Common1 obs.
Opuntia basilaris

Opuntia basilaris

Beavertail Prickly-pear

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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