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Emerald Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Emerald Lake ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in shasta county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Redding nearby has 96% more documented species, Emerald Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 20 shasta county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

4
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
4
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
3
Common Species
Frequently observed species
1
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#8
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species
Common2 species
Occasional1 species
Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#8 of 20 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Redding
-96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Tsuga mertensiana

Tsuga mertensiana

Mountain Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.
Notonecta kirbyi

Notonecta kirbyi

Very Common1 obs.
Ambystoma macrodactylum

Ambystoma macrodactylum

Long-toed Salamander

Very Common1 obs.
Erythronium purpurascens

Erythronium purpurascens

Very Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shasta County

Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Emerald Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.

🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)

Redding

Exceptional biodiversity with 100documented species. A must-visit destination for serious wildlife enthusiasts.

100
species

Shasta County

Exceptional biodiversity with 100documented species. A must-visit destination for serious wildlife enthusiasts.

100
species

🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)

Bench Lake

Intimate natural area with 1 documented species. Perfect for quiet wildlife observation.

1
species

📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)

Alcohol Jacks Reservoir

Undocumented potential

Antelope Reservoir

Undocumented potential

Arthur Lake

Undocumented potential

Backbone Lake

Undocumented potential

Bainbridge Reservoir

Undocumented potential

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Emerald Lakewithin Shasta County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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