El Paso De Robles (paso Robles)

Ecosystem Overview

The El Paso De Robles (paso Robles) ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in San Luis Obispo 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 #1 for species diversity among 22 San Luis Obispo County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 22 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. San Luis Obispo

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common6 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Urtica urens

annual nettle

Common4 obs.

Pemphigus obesinymphae

Common3 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Common3 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Common3 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

Bibio albipennis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Luis Obispo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Luis Obispo

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

San Luis Obispo County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Atascadero

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Laguna Lake

Importance: 0.35

74 species

+35% vs. current

Oso Flaco Lake

Importance: 0.35

44 species

+127% vs. current

Santa Margarita Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Atascadero Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Soda Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 San Luis Obispo County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Luis Obispo County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Luis Obispo

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

San Luis Obispo County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Atascadero

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Laguna Lake

Importance: 0.35

74 species

+35% vs. current

Oso Flaco Lake

Importance: 0.35

44 species

+127% vs. current

Santa Margarita Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Atascadero Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Soda Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 22 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. San Luis Obispo

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common8 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Very Common6 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Very Common6 obs.

Silybum marianum

Gundagai Thistle

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Urtica urens

annual nettle

Common4 obs.

Pemphigus obesinymphae

Common3 obs.

Vicia villosa

fodder vetch

Common3 obs.

Sciurus griseus

Western Gray Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Common3 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Occasional3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Piranga ludoviciana

western tanager

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Rare2 obs.

Bibio albipennis

Rare2 obs.

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