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Locations in Sonoma County, California

Species in Sonoma County

Common Species in Sonoma County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Embiotoca lateralis

Embiotoca lateralis

Striped surfperch

Very Common1,241 obs.
Hexagrammos decagrammus

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Kelp Greenling

Very Common1,110 obs.
Sebastes mystinus

Sebastes mystinus

Blue rockfish

Very Common859 obs.
Pisaster ochraceus

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common791 obs.
Batrachoseps attenuatus

Batrachoseps attenuatus

California Slender Salamander

Common589 obs.
Patiria miniata

Patiria miniata

Common405 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common374 obs.
Icaricia acmon

Icaricia acmon

Acmon Blue

Common364 obs.
Pseudacris regilla

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional361 obs.
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Rhacochilus vacca

Pile Seaperch

Occasional315 obs.
Junonia grisea

Junonia grisea

Occasional306 obs.
Haliotis rufescens

Haliotis rufescens

Red Abalone

Occasional303 obs.
Tharsalea helloides

Tharsalea helloides

Occasional287 obs.
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Rare276 obs.
Mesocentrotus franciscanus

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

red sea urchin

Rare245 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Sonoma County

Explore 48 documented locations in Sonoma County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (10 locations)

Santa Rosa

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Sonoma County

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Petaluma

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Sebastopol

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Sonoma

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Glen Ellen

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Forestville

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Bodega Bay

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Monte Rio

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

Fetters Hot Springs-agua Caliente

A significant biodiversity area with 100 documented species. This location offers excellent wildlife viewing across multiple habitat types and seasons.

100
species

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (10 locations)

Healdsburg

A productive wildlife area hosting 86 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

86
species

Cloverdale

A productive wildlife area hosting 81 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

81
species

Guerneville

A productive wildlife area hosting 72 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

72
species

Windsor

A productive wildlife area hosting 60 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking diverse wildlife experiences.

60
species

Boyes Hot Springs

A productive wildlife area hosting 47 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

47
species

Occidental

A productive wildlife area hosting 41 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

41
species

Santa Rosa Creek Reservoir

Near Santa Rosa

A productive wildlife area hosting 35 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

35
species

Fern Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 25 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

25
species

Suttonfield Lake

A productive wildlife area hosting 24 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

24
species

Pine Creek Reservoir

Near Santa Rosa

A productive wildlife area hosting 22 documented species. Great for nature enthusiasts seeking focused wildlife experiences.

22
species

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (21 locations)

Tolay Lake

A specialized habitat with 17 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

17
species

Graton

A specialized habitat with 16 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

16
species

Eldridge

A specialized habitat with 13 documented species. Perfect for targeted wildlife observation and unique ecosystem exploration.

13
species

El Verano

An emerging wildlife area with 9 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

9
species

Horseshoe Cove

An emerging wildlife area with 6 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

6
species

Lake Sonoma

An emerging wildlife area with 5 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

5
species

Swimming Lagoon

Near Santa Rosa

An emerging wildlife area with 4 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

4
species

Duncans Cove

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Temelec

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Fountaingrove Lake

Near Santa Rosa

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Lake Ilsanjo

An emerging wildlife area with 3 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

3
species

Kelly Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Pond A

An emerging wildlife area with 2 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

2
species

Blue Heron Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Duck Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Duck Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Hole In The Head

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Merganser Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Pond B

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Pond C

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

Vista Pond

An emerging wildlife area with 1 species documented. Ideal for discovering less-visited natural spaces.

1
species

📍 Additional Locations (7 locations)

Fish Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Stony Point Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Vineyard Lake

Explore for wildlife potential

Willow Pond

Explore for wildlife potential

Moose Island

Explore for wildlife potential

Lake Oliver

Explore for wildlife potential

Petaluma Reservoir

Near Petaluma
Explore for wildlife potential

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Sonoma County's natural heritage.

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