Long Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Long Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles 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 #7 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 132 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common26 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common22 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common21 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common18 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common17 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common14 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Common13 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common13 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common13 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional11 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional10 obs.

Dittrichia graveolens

stink aster

Occasional10 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional10 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare8 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+567% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Inglewood

Importance: 0.51

44 species

+127% 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

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+567% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Inglewood

Importance: 0.51

44 species

+127% 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 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 132 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common26 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Very Common22 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common21 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common18 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Very Common17 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common17 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common14 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Common13 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common13 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common13 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common12 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional11 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional10 obs.

Dittrichia graveolens

stink aster

Occasional10 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Occasional10 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional9 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional8 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare8 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare8 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare8 obs.

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