Shasta Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Shasta Lake ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in shasta county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Redding nearby has 76% more documented species, Shasta Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 20 shasta county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Mollugo verticillata
Common Carpetweed
Xanthium strumarium
rough cocklebur
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Hyalophora euryalus
Ceanothus Silkmoth
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Allium peninsulare
Dendromecon rigida
tree-poppy
Heliotropium europaeum
European heliotrope
Mentha pulegium
penny-royal
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Acmispon americanus
Spanish clover
Darmera peltata
umbrella-plant
Polanisia dodecandra
Common Clammyweed
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Asclepias cordifolia
purple milkweed
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Hypericum perforatum
Perforate St John'S-Wort
Croton setiger
turkey mullein
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Cercis occidentalis
California redbud
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Shasta County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shasta Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shasta Lakewithin Shasta County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.