San Francisco Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia) and California Red-legged Frogs(Rana draytonii) are two endangered species that call the Bay Area home. Both tied to freshwater, they are most impacted by the decline of suitable habitat in a heavily developed region. Still, they manage to hold on in pockets of habitat strewn across a landscape populated with more familiar species like Poison Oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum), California Blackberry (Rubus ursinus), Barn Swallows (Hirundo rustica), California Darner dragonflies (Rhionaeschna californica), and mayflies (Baetis sp.).
From my series of California Ecosystem illustrations feature threatened, endangered, or endemic species that highlight some unique aspect of California's incredibly diverse habitats. Each card has a short description of the creatures and relationships printed on the back.
Cards are blank inside and locally printed on acid-free paper. They measure 6" x 6" square. Envelopes included. Can be mailed with a single USPS First Class stamp.