Turlock
Ecosystem Overview
The Turlock ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in stanislaus 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. Compared to nearby Modesto, Turlock hosts 270% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 stanislaus county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Icaricia acmon
Acmon Blue
Cynips douglasi
Neuroterus saltarius
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Latrodectus hesperus
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Schizocosa mccooki
Boisea rubrolineata
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Mallophora fautrix
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Anaxyrus boreas
Western Toad
Menemerus semilimbatus
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Stanislaus County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Turlock. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Turlockwithin Stanislaus County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.