Ventura

Ecosystem Overview

The Ventura ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Ventura 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 #3 for species diversity among 21 Ventura County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 21 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common74 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common66 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common66 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common61 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common58 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common47 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common47 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common43 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common37 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common37 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common37 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Occasional22 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional22 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional21 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Occasional20 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional19 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional19 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare17 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare17 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Ojai

Importance: 0.42

79 species

+27% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Moorpark

Importance: 0.37

80 species

+25% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+89% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Ojai

Importance: 0.42

79 species

+27% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Moorpark

Importance: 0.37

80 species

+25% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+89% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 21 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Very Common74 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Very Common66 obs.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common66 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common61 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common58 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common47 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common47 obs.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Common43 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common37 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Common37 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Common37 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Occasional22 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional22 obs.

Otospermophilus beecheyi

California ground squirrel

Occasional21 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Occasional20 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional19 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional19 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare17 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare17 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Rare16 obs.

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