Ojai

Ecosystem Overview

The Ojai ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Ventura County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oxnard nearby has 21% more documented species, Ojai offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 21 Ventura County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Lupinus hirsutissimus

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Keckiella cordifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Mirabilis laevis

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Sairocarpus multiflorus

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common2 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Common2 obs.

Adenostoma fasciculatum

chamise

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Toxostoma redivivum

California Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Misumenoides formosipes

Whitebanded Crab Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Copestylum fraudulentum

Rare1 obs.

Bombus crotchii

Crotch bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-21% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-21% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-21% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-21% vs. current

Moorpark

Importance: 0.37

80 species

-1% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+49% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+193% vs. current

Thousand Oaks

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% 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 Ventura County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-21% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-21% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-21% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-21% vs. current

Moorpark

Importance: 0.37

80 species

-1% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+49% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+193% vs. current

Thousand Oaks

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-21% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 21 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Lupinus hirsutissimus

Very Common4 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Very Common3 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Keckiella cordifolia

Very Common3 obs.

Mirabilis laevis

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Sairocarpus multiflorus

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Common2 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Common2 obs.

Adenostoma fasciculatum

chamise

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Toxostoma redivivum

California Thrasher

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Melozone crissalis

California Towhee

Occasional2 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Misumenoides formosipes

Whitebanded Crab Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Rare1 obs.

Copestylum fraudulentum

Rare1 obs.

Bombus crotchii

Crotch bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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