Carlsbad

Ecosystem Overview

The Carlsbad ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in San Diego 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 #12 for species diversity among 89 San Diego County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 89 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common20 obs.

Rhus integrifolia

lemonadeberry

Very Common19 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common18 obs.

Limonium perezii

Very Common16 obs.

Glebionis coronaria

Very Common16 obs.

Encelia californica

Common16 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Common13 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common13 obs.

Cantareus apertus

Green gardensnail

Common13 obs.

Cleomella arborea

Common13 obs.

Isocoma menziesii

Common12 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional12 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Occasional11 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Occasional9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional9 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Occasional9 obs.

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

common iceplant

Occasional8 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Rare8 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Rare8 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Poway

Importance: 0.41

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 San Diego County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Oceanside

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Escondido

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Chula Vista

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

San Marcos

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Coronado

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Poway

Importance: 0.41

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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 89 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 89 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. San Diego

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Very Common20 obs.

Rhus integrifolia

lemonadeberry

Very Common19 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common18 obs.

Limonium perezii

Very Common16 obs.

Glebionis coronaria

Very Common16 obs.

Encelia californica

Common16 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Common13 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common13 obs.

Cantareus apertus

Green gardensnail

Common13 obs.

Cleomella arborea

Common13 obs.

Isocoma menziesii

Common12 obs.

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Occasional12 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Occasional11 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Occasional9 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional9 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Occasional9 obs.

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

common iceplant

Occasional8 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Rare8 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Rare8 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Rare8 obs.

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