Lancaster

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 25% more documented species, Lancaster offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 132 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common5 obs.

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common4 obs.

Juniperus californica

California juniper

Common3 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common3 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Occasional2 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional2 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex californicus

California harvester ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-25% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-25% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-25% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+400% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% 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 Los Angeles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-25% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-25% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-25% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+400% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 132 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common5 obs.

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common4 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common4 obs.

Juniperus californica

California juniper

Common3 obs.

Baccharis sarothroides

groundsel

Common3 obs.

Podiceps nigricollis

black-necked grebe

Common2 obs.

Larus californicus

California Gull

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Occasional2 obs.

Jadera haematoloma

Occasional2 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Cylindropuntia echinocarpa

ground cholla

Occasional2 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Occasional2 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex californicus

California harvester ant

Rare1 obs.

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