Chula Vista

Ecosystem Overview

The Chula Vista ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in San Diego County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 89 San Diego County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 89 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common31 obs.

Rhus integrifolia

lemonadeberry

Very Common28 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common26 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common26 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common24 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Common22 obs.

Chamaea fasciata

Wrentit

Common20 obs.

Bahiopsis laciniata

San Diego County viguiera

Common19 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Common19 obs.

Simmondsia chinensis

goatnut

Common18 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common17 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional17 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional17 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional16 obs.

Encelia californica

Occasional16 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional15 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional15 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Rare15 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare14 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Diego County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Poway

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 San Diego County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Diego County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Carlsbad

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Poway

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 89 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Very Common31 obs.

Rhus integrifolia

lemonadeberry

Very Common28 obs.

Pipilo maculatus

Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)

Very Common26 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common26 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common24 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Common22 obs.

Chamaea fasciata

Wrentit

Common20 obs.

Bahiopsis laciniata

San Diego County viguiera

Common19 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Common19 obs.

Simmondsia chinensis

goatnut

Common18 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common17 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional17 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Occasional17 obs.

Sterna forsteri

forster’s tern

Occasional16 obs.

Encelia californica

Occasional16 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Occasional15 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional15 obs.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Rare15 obs.

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare14 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare13 obs.

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