Yorba Linda

Ecosystem Overview

The Yorba Linda ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 #13 for species diversity among 73 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 73 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Salvia apiana

white sage

Very Common4 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Very Common4 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common4 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common4 obs.

Phacelia hubbyi

Very Common4 obs.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

burr ragweed

Common3 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common3 obs.

Phacelia ramosissima

branched phacelia

Common3 obs.

Malosma laurina

Common3 obs.

Amsinckia menziesii

Menzies' fiddleneck

Common2 obs.

Asphodelus fistulosus

Onionweed

Common2 obs.

Cyperus difformis

Variable flatsedge

Occasional2 obs.

Malacothamnus fasciculatus

chaparral-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional2 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional2 obs.

Dudleya pulverulenta

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus succulentus

arroyo lupine

Occasional2 obs.

Encelia californica

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+45% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+45% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 73 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Salvia apiana

white sage

Very Common4 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Very Common4 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common4 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common4 obs.

Phacelia hubbyi

Very Common4 obs.

Ambrosia acanthicarpa

burr ragweed

Common3 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Common3 obs.

Phacelia ramosissima

branched phacelia

Common3 obs.

Malosma laurina

Common3 obs.

Amsinckia menziesii

Menzies' fiddleneck

Common2 obs.

Asphodelus fistulosus

Onionweed

Common2 obs.

Cyperus difformis

Variable flatsedge

Occasional2 obs.

Malacothamnus fasciculatus

chaparral-mallow

Occasional2 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional2 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional2 obs.

Dudleya pulverulenta

Occasional2 obs.

Lupinus succulentus

arroyo lupine

Occasional2 obs.

Encelia californica

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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