Visalia
Ecosystem Overview
The Visalia ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 37 taxonomic genera. Located in tulare county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Tulare County nearby has 62% more documented species, Visalia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 tulare county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Tyrannus couchii
Couch's kingbird
Phyla nodiflora
Turkey tangle fogfruit
Ricinus communis
Castorbean
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Andricus quercuscalifornicus
Tramea lacerata
Black Saddlebags
Erythemis collocata
Western Pondhawk
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Habronattus pyrrithrix
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Pituophis catenifer
Bullsnake [sayi]
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Corvus corax
common raven
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Tulare County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Visalia. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Visaliawithin Tulare County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.