Palmdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Palmdale ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 46% more documented species, Palmdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 132 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum gracile

slender woolly buckwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex californicus

California harvester ant

Very Common2 obs.

Monardella exilis

Common2 obs.

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-39%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-46% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-46% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-46% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-46% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-46% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+260% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-46% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-46% 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

-39%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-46% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-46% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-46% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-46% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-46% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+260% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-46% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-46% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 132 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Yucca brevifolia

Western Joshua Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Ericameria nauseosa

rubber rabbitbrush

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia dorrii

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum gracile

slender woolly buckwheat

Very Common2 obs.

Pogonomyrmex californicus

California harvester ant

Very Common2 obs.

Monardella exilis

Common2 obs.

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Occasional1 obs.

Chelinidea vittiger

Rare1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Pogonomyrmex rugosus

Rare1 obs.

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