Manhattan Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Beach ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 25% more documented species, Manhattan Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 132 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common12 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common6 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Very Common5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Emerita analoga

Very Common4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common4 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Leratiomyces ceres

Redlead Roundhead

Common3 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Pogonortalis doclea

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Phaneroptera nana

Southern sickle bush-cricket

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-25% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-25% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-25% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+400% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% 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

Species Count

-16%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-25% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-25% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-25% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-25% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+400% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-25% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 132 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common12 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common6 obs.

Cycloneda sanguinea

Very Common5 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Very Common4 obs.

Emerita analoga

Very Common4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common4 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common4 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Common3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Leratiomyces ceres

Redlead Roundhead

Common3 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Pogonortalis doclea

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional3 obs.

Larus heermanni

Heermann's Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Selasphorus sasin

Allen's Hummingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Rare2 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Phaneroptera nana

Southern sickle bush-cricket

Rare2 obs.

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