Watsonville

Ecosystem Overview

The Watsonville ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in California, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While California nearby has 6% more documented species, Watsonville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #269 for species diversity among 1359 California natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#269

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#269 of 1359 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. California

-6% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common5 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Tragopogon porrifolius

Salsify

Very Common3 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Very Common3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common2 obs.

Batrachoseps gavilanensis

Gabilan Mountains Slender Salamander

Common2 obs.

Sabulodes aegrotata

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common2 obs.

Phryganidia californica

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare2 obs.

Hypera postica

Weevil

Rare2 obs.

Sphenophorus venatus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

-6% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-6% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-6% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-6% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within California.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

-6% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

-6% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

-6% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-6% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-6% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#269

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#269 of 1359 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. California

-6% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common5 obs.

Cistothorus palustris

Marsh Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common3 obs.

Tragopogon porrifolius

Salsify

Very Common3 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Very Common3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common3 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common2 obs.

Batrachoseps gavilanensis

Gabilan Mountains Slender Salamander

Common2 obs.

Sabulodes aegrotata

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common2 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common2 obs.

Phryganidia californica

Occasional2 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta pygmaea

Pygmy Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Rare2 obs.

Hypera postica

Weevil

Rare2 obs.

Sphenophorus venatus

Rare2 obs.

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