Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Hypsypops rubicundus
Garibaldi Damselfish
Very Common579.3 obs.
Halichoeres semicinctus
Rock Wrasse
Very Common343.34 obs.
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Semicossyphus pulcher
California Sheephead
Very Common342.99 obs.
Paralabrax clathratus
Sea Bass
Very Common270.65 obs.
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Oxyjulis californica
Very Common198.47 obs.
Chromis punctipinnis
Blacksmith
Common119.7 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos
Mallard
Common107.88 obs.
Egretta thula
Egret
Common93.49 obs.
Embiotoca jacksoni
Butterlips
Common90.9 obs.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Common73.5 obs.
Megaptera novaeangliae
Hump
Common69.92 obs.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Occasional67.37 obs.
Fulica americana
American Coot
Occasional66.77 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis
Western Fence Lizard
Occasional66.16 obs.
Paralabrax nebulifer
Sea Bass
Occasional62.25 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Occasional61.09 obs.
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Occasional60.45 obs.
Sayornis nigricans
Black Phoebe
Rare58.19 obs.
Encelia californica
Rare56.55 obs.
Plegadis chihi
White-Faced Ibis
Rare55.44 obs.
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