San Bernardino

Ecosystem Overview

The San Bernardino ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in San Bernardino County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Bernardino County nearby has 26% more documented species, San Bernardino offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 34 San Bernardino County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 34 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino County

-26% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common4 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Phoracantha recurva

Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Very Common2 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Common2 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common2 obs.

Liometopum occidentale

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common2 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional2 obs.

Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia

Occasional1 obs.

Aethaloida packardaria

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Aedes aegypti

Yellow Fever Mosquito

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

Trachymela sloanei

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-26% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+208% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-7% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+270% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+7% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+957% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+124% vs. current

Rialto

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3600% 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 Bernardino County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-26% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+208% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

-7% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+270% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+7% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+957% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+124% vs. current

Rialto

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3600% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 34 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino County

-26% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common4 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common3 obs.

Phoracantha recurva

Eucalyptus Longhorned Borer

Very Common2 obs.

Calypte anna

Anna's Hummingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Clogmia albipunctatus

Drain fly

Very Common2 obs.

Iris oratoria

Mantis

Common2 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Common2 obs.

Liometopum occidentale

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common2 obs.

Sayornis nigricans

black phoebe

Common2 obs.

Olla v-nigrum

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Occasional2 obs.

Eudrepanulatrix rectifascia

Occasional1 obs.

Aethaloida packardaria

Occasional1 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional1 obs.

Aedes aegypti

Yellow Fever Mosquito

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes volucris

Rare1 obs.

Trachymela sloanei

Rare1 obs.

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