Occidental
Ecosystem Overview
The Occidental ecosystem supports 41 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in sonoma 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 Santa Rosa nearby has 59% more documented species, Occidental offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 41 sonoma county County natural areas, placing it in the 61th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 41 total documented species.
Papilio zelicaon
Western Swallowtail
Neacoryphus bicrucis
Ensatina eschscholtzii
Ensatina
Aneides flavipunctatus
Black Salamander
Batrachoseps attenuatus
California Slender Salamander
Pituophis catenifer
Bullsnake [sayi]
Elgaria coerulea
Northern Alligator Lizard
Corvus corax
common raven
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Leratiomyces ceres
Redlead Roundhead
Adiantum aleuticum
Western Maidenhair Fern
Pseudotsuga menziesii
Oregon Pine
Trillium ovatum
Western White Wakerobin
Calochortus amabilis
Scoliopus bigelovii
brownies
Clintonia andrewsiana
red clintonia
Tradescantia fluminensis
Small-leaf spiderwort
Asarum caudatum
long-tailed wild ginger
Quercus garryana
Oregon White Oak
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Occidental. 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 Occidentalwithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.