Sonoma
Ecosystem Overview
The Sonoma ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #3 for species diversity among 41 sonoma county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Trifolium incarnatum
Carnation Clover
Toxicodendron diversilobum
poison oak
Cardamine californica
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Ranunculus californicus
California buttercup
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Vicia villosa
fodder vetch
Diplacus aurantiacus
orange bush monkey-flower
Trifolium hirtum
Rose Clover
Aesculus californica
California buckeye
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Adiantum jordanii
Bellardia viscosa
yellow parentucellia
Phacelia distans
Briza maxima
Big quakinggrass
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Sonoma County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sonoma. 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 Sonomawithin Sonoma County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.