Wildlife Information and Programs

For information on specific species, the site Search tool is recommended.

The following programs provide various collections of wildlife information:

• Biogeographic Data Branch
  • BIOS: Biogeographic Information and Observation System online mapping tool
  • VegCAMP: Vegetation Classification and Mapping Program
  • CNDDB: California Natural Diversity Database
  • CWHR: California Wildlife Habitat Relationships (look up Natural History and Range Maps)
  • Biodiversity Atlas
• Wildlife Branch
  • Game Management Programs: Large Game Mammals, Waterfowl, Upland / Small Game
  • Nongame Wildlife and Sensitive Species Programs
    • Threatened and Endangered Species
    • Species of Special Concern
  • Wildlife Investigations Laboratory
    • Wildlife Rehabilitation
  • Wildlife Action Plan
• Fisheries Branch (inland and anadromous fisheries)
• Marine Region (ocean fisheries)
• Habitat Conservation Branch
  • Non-native Invasive Species
    • Quagga / zebra mussels
  • Native Plant Program
• Other
  • Restricted Species Laws (PDF)
  • OSPR Aquatic Bioassessment Laboratory (features image library of aquatic invertebrates)
  • Subscription and Educational Publications
  • "Living with Wildlife" Tips
  • News Releases