Nevada City
Ecosystem Overview
The Nevada City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in nevada 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 12 nevada county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Quercus kelloggii
California black oak
Calochortus monophyllus
Arbutus menziesii
Pacific madrone
Quercus chrysolepis
canyon live oak
Sciurus griseus
Western Gray Squirrel
Chamaebatia foliolosa
mountain misery
Calocedrus decurrens
Bastard Cedar
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Ariolimax buttoni
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Stropharia ambigua
Acer macrophyllum
Big-Leaf Maple
Rubus armeniacus
Giant Blackberry
Viola lobata
yellow-wood violet
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Cornus nuttallii
Pacific Dogwood
Lysimachia latifolia
broad-leaved starflower
Ribes roezlii
Sierra gooseberry
Chlorogalum pomeridianum
soap-plant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nevada County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Nevada City. 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 Nevada Citywithin Nevada County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.