Madera
Ecosystem Overview
The Madera ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in madera county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Madera County nearby has 69% more documented species, Madera offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 madera county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.
Arundo donax
Giant reed
Trichostema lanceolatum
vinegar-weed
Centromadia fitchii
Fitch's spikeweed
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
Brachymyrmex patagonicus
Boisea rubrolineata
Bromus diandrus
Ripgut brome
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Nicotiana glauca
Tree tobacco
Medicago polymorpha
Bur Medic
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Mollugo verticillata
Common Carpetweed
Dittrichia graveolens
stink aster
Malva parviflora
least mallow
Asclepias fascicularis
Mexican milkweed
Veronica arvensis
wall speedwell
Croton setiger
turkey mullein
Telebasis salva
Desert Firetail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Madera County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Madera. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Maderawithin Madera County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.