Mojave Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Mojave Valley ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in San Bernardino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby San Bernardino, Mojave Valley hosts 19% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 34 San Bernardino County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 34 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

+19% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common32 obs.

Tamarix aphylla

Athel tamarisk

Very Common15 obs.

Geraea canescens

desert-gold

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Very Common4 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Common3 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Eremalche rotundifolia

Common3 obs.

Atriplex hymenelytra

desert-holly

Common3 obs.

Abronia villosa

desert sand-verbena

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia polycarpa

Common3 obs.

Linanthus jonesii

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional2 obs.

Streptanthus longirostris

Occasional2 obs.

Hadrurus arizonensis

Occasional2 obs.

Lepidium flavum

yellow pepperwort

Occasional2 obs.

Physalis crassifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Encelia frutescens

brittlebush

Rare2 obs.

Tabanus punctifer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

+19% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+267% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+10% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+340% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+28% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+1157% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+167% 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 Bernardino County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

+19% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-12% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+267% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+10% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+340% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+28% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+1157% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+167% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 34 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

+19% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Larrea tridentata

Very Common32 obs.

Tamarix aphylla

Athel tamarisk

Very Common15 obs.

Geraea canescens

desert-gold

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Very Common4 obs.

Chorizanthe rigida

Common3 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Eremalche rotundifolia

Common3 obs.

Atriplex hymenelytra

desert-holly

Common3 obs.

Abronia villosa

desert sand-verbena

Common3 obs.

Euphorbia polycarpa

Common3 obs.

Linanthus jonesii

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional2 obs.

Streptanthus longirostris

Occasional2 obs.

Hadrurus arizonensis

Occasional2 obs.

Lepidium flavum

yellow pepperwort

Occasional2 obs.

Physalis crassifolia

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Encelia frutescens

brittlebush

Rare2 obs.

Tabanus punctifer

Rare2 obs.

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