Elk Grove
Ecosystem Overview
The Elk Grove ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 43 taxonomic genera. Located in sacramento county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Sacramento County nearby has 56% more documented species, Elk Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 20 sacramento county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Coprinus comatus
Shaggy Ink Cap
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus
Stubble Rosegill
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Coccinella septempunctata
7-spot ladybird
Navarretia leucocephala
whitehead navarretia
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bryum argenteum
Silvergreen Bryum Moss
Cynips douglasi
Cygnus olor
Mute Swan
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
Prionus californicus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sacramento County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elk Grove. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Elk Grovewithin Sacramento County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.