Perris

Ecosystem Overview

The Perris ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside 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 #2 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 50 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca penelope

Eurasian Wigeon

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common3 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional2 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Occasional2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Rare2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+614% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

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 Riverside County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+614% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

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

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 50 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Buteo swainsoni

Swainson's hawk

Very Common6 obs.

Mareca penelope

Eurasian Wigeon

Very Common5 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common3 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Common3 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common3 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common3 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional2 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Occasional2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Occasional2 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo regalis

Ferruginous Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Rare2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Rare2 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare2 obs.

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