Santa Clarita

Ecosystem Overview

The Santa Clarita ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles 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 #19 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 132 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common42 obs.

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Very Common39 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common38 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Very Common24 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common23 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common23 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Common22 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Common21 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Common18 obs.

Salvia mellifera

black sage

Common18 obs.

Lupinus succulentus

arroyo lupine

Common17 obs.

Ceanothus crassifolius

Hoaryleaf ceanothus

Occasional17 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Occasional17 obs.

Malacothamnus marrubioides

Occasional17 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional16 obs.

Eriodictyon crassifolium

thick-leaf yerba-santa

Occasional15 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Rare15 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Rare14 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+567% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

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 Los Angeles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+567% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

0% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 132 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common42 obs.

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Very Common39 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Very Common38 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Very Common24 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common23 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common23 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Common22 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Common21 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Common18 obs.

Salvia mellifera

black sage

Common18 obs.

Lupinus succulentus

arroyo lupine

Common17 obs.

Ceanothus crassifolius

Hoaryleaf ceanothus

Occasional17 obs.

Latrodectus geometricus

Brown widow spider

Occasional17 obs.

Malacothamnus marrubioides

Occasional17 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional16 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional16 obs.

Eriodictyon crassifolium

thick-leaf yerba-santa

Occasional15 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Rare15 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Rare14 obs.

Sambucus cerulea

blue elder

Rare14 obs.

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