Anaheim

Ecosystem Overview

The Anaheim ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange 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 #16 for species diversity among 73 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 73 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common33 obs.

Salvia apiana

white sage

Very Common12 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Eriodictyon crassifolium

thick-leaf yerba-santa

Very Common11 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common11 obs.

Calystegia macrostegia

Common11 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common11 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common10 obs.

Scrophularia californica

California figwort

Common10 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Common10 obs.

Tetradymia comosa

Occasional9 obs.

Ceanothus megacarpus

Occasional9 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Occasional9 obs.

Keckiella antirrhinoides

Occasional9 obs.

Malosma laurina

Occasional9 obs.

Malacothrix saxatilis

Occasional9 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Rare9 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Rare9 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+45% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Garden Grove

Importance: 0.44

23 species

+335% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

+45% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Garden Grove

Importance: 0.44

23 species

+335% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 73 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Orange County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common33 obs.

Salvia apiana

white sage

Very Common12 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common12 obs.

Eriodictyon crassifolium

thick-leaf yerba-santa

Very Common11 obs.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common11 obs.

Calystegia macrostegia

Common11 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common11 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common10 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common10 obs.

Scrophularia californica

California figwort

Common10 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Common10 obs.

Tetradymia comosa

Occasional9 obs.

Ceanothus megacarpus

Occasional9 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Occasional9 obs.

Keckiella antirrhinoides

Occasional9 obs.

Malosma laurina

Occasional9 obs.

Malacothrix saxatilis

Occasional9 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Rare9 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Rare9 obs.

Alopochen aegyptiaca

Egyptian Goose

Rare8 obs.

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