Forestville
Ecosystem Overview
The Forestville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in sonoma county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 41 sonoma 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 100 total documented species.
Colonus hesperus
Battus philenor
Pipevine Swallowtail
Boisea rubrolineata
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Zelus renardii
Lonicera involucrata
Californian Honeysuckle
Elgaria multicarinata
Southern Alligator Lizard
Bombus melanopygus
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Euphorbia peplus
petty spurge
Evarcha proszynskii
Cyclosa conica
Latrodectus hesperus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Poecile rufescens
Chestnut-backed Chickadee
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Chrysomela confluens
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Forestville. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Forestville. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Forestville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Forestvillewithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.