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Serene Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Serene Lakes ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in placer county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Placer County nearby has 90% more documented species, Serene Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 14 placer county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
10
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 14 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Placer County
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Lontra canadensis

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common1 obs.
Poecile gambeli

Poecile gambeli

Mountain Chickadee (Rocky Mts.)

Very Common1 obs.
Letharia vulpina

Letharia vulpina

Very Common1 obs.
Veratrum californicum

Veratrum californicum

California false hellebore

Very Common1 obs.
Arctostaphylos nevadensis

Arctostaphylos nevadensis

snowmat manzanita

Very Common1 obs.
Ceanothus prostratus

Ceanothus prostratus

squaw carpet

Common1 obs.
Wyethia mollis

Wyethia mollis

Common1 obs.
Castilleja applegatei

Castilleja applegatei

wavy-leaf paintbrush

Common1 obs.
Prunus emarginata

Prunus emarginata

bitter cherry

Common1 obs.
Haemorhous cassinii

Haemorhous cassinii

Cassin's finch

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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