Hemet

Ecosystem Overview

The Hemet ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Riverside County nearby has 32% more documented species, Hemet offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 50 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia columbariae

California chia

Very Common3 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Phacelia minor

Very Common2 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common2 obs.

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Cliff Swallow

Cassin's Kingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-32% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+386% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-32% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-32% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-32% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-32% 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 Riverside County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-24%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-32% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-32% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+386% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-32% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-32% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-32% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-32% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 50 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Veronica peregrina

american speedwell

Very Common3 obs.

Sialia currucoides

Mountain Bluebird

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia columbariae

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare1 obs.

Parcoblatta americana

western wood cockroach

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare1 obs.

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