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The forests of Northern California are home to many animals, for instance the American black bear.There are between 25,000 and 35,000 black bears in the state. [6]The forests in northern parts of California have an abundant fauna, which includes for instance the black-tailed deer, black bear, gray fox, North American cougar, bobcat, and Roosevelt elk.
California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi) Order: Rodentia Family: Sciuridae. Thirty species of squirrels, chipmunks, and marmots occur in California. Subfamily Sciurinae (tree squirrels and flying squirrels) Humboldt's flying squirrel, Glaucomys oregonensis. San Bernardino flying squirrel, G. o. californicus (CDFW special concern; endemic)
An extensive list of the freshwater fish found in California, including both native and introduced species. [1] Common Name Scientific Name Image Native Non-Native
Arctostaphylos densiflora, common name Vine Hill manzanita, found on land owned and protected by the California Native Plant Society, near Sebastopol, in Sonoma County [4] Arctostaphylos hookeri, common name Franciscan manzanita, found in The Presidio, San Francisco, in San Francisco County [5]
The California gnatcatcher is a small bird, endemic to this coastal ecoregion, which has been protected as its habitat is now designated an Important Bird Area. Other birds found here are the endemic Nutall's woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii) of the oak woodland, and the coastal populations of the protected cactus wren (Campylorhynchus ...
The Fauna native species of California Subcategories. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. ... Pages in category "Fauna of California" The ...
Giant kelp forests surround the islands and act as a source of nutrition and protection for other animals. [2] Invasive species, such as the Australian blue gum tree, olive tree, sweet fennel and Harding grass threaten native species through competition for light, nutrients, and water. The Australian blue gum, for example, releases toxins in ...
California kingsnake Lampropeltis multifasciata: Coast mountain kingsnake Lampropeltis zonata: California mountain kingsnake Masticophis flagellum: Coachwhip Masticophis fuliginosus: Baja California coachwhip Masticophis lateralis: California striped whipsnake Masticophis taeniatus: Striped whipsnake Nerodia fasciata: Banded water snake Neroida ...