Tulare County
Ecosystem Overview
The Tulare County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in tulare 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 Visalia, Tulare County hosts 163% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 20 tulare county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sequoiadendron giganteum
giant sequoia
Leptosiphon ciliatus
whiskerbrush
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Odocoileus hemionus
mule deer
Marmota flaviventris
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Penstemon newberryi
Newberry's penstemon
Chamaebatia foliolosa
mountain misery
Sceloporus graciosus
Southern Sagebrush Lizard [vandenburghianus]
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Lilium kelleyanum
Kelley's lily
Quercus kelloggii
California black oak
Draperia systyla
Aquilegia formosa
western columbine
Chrysolepis sempervirens
bush chinquapin
Veratrum californicum
California false hellebore
Sarcodes sanguinea
Calocedrus decurrens
Bastard Cedar
Quercus chrysolepis
canyon live oak
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tulare County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Tulare County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tulare Countywithin Tulare County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.