Coachella

Ecosystem Overview

The Coachella ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Riverside County nearby has 61% more documented species, Coachella offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 50 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-61% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Geraea canescens

desert-gold

Very Common5 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Very Common3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Pluchea sericea

arrow-weed

Very Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Abronia villosa

desert sand-verbena

Common2 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Common1 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Occasional1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional1 obs.

Suaeda nigra

shrubby seepweed

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex lentiformis

Big saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-61% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-61% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-61% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+179% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-61% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% 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 Riverside County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-61% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-61% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-61% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+179% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-61% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-61% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-61% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 50 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-61% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Geraea canescens

desert-gold

Very Common5 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Very Common3 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Very Common2 obs.

Salsola tragus

Prickly Russian thistle

Very Common2 obs.

Pluchea sericea

arrow-weed

Very Common2 obs.

Canis latrans

Prairie Wolf

Common2 obs.

Abronia villosa

desert sand-verbena

Common2 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Common1 obs.

Gryllodes sigillatus

Tropical house cricket

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Zenaida asiatica

White-winged Dove

Common1 obs.

Geococcyx californianus

Greater Roadrunner

Occasional1 obs.

Arundo donax

Giant reed

Occasional1 obs.

Bromus rubens

Red brome

Occasional1 obs.

Distichlis spicata

Saltgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Occasional1 obs.

Suaeda nigra

shrubby seepweed

Occasional1 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Atriplex lentiformis

Big saltbush

Rare1 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Rare1 obs.

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