Signal Peak Loop Trail

Ecosystem Overview

The Signal Peak Loop Trail ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Barbara County, Waters of Santa Barbara Island, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 20 Santa Barbara County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 20 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Waters of Santa Barbara Island

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common30.45 obs.

Lasthenia gracilis

Common Goldfields

Very Common19.76 obs.

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Common Iceplant

Very Common15.61 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Very Common9.94 obs.

Malva parviflora

Cheeseweed Mallow

Very Common9.06 obs.

Acmispon argophyllus

Common7.33 obs.

Marah macrocarpa

Cucamonga Manroot

Common7.05 obs.

Suaeda taxifolia

Common6.88 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common6.12 obs.

Pterostegia drymarioides

Common5.94 obs.

Aphanisma blitoides

Aphanisma

Common5.84 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional5.57 obs.

Oligomeris linifolia

Occasional4.96 obs.

Lycium californicum

Occasional4.71 obs.

Amblyopappus pusillus

Occasional4.64 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional4.54 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Occasional4.33 obs.

Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum

Slenderleaf Iceplant

Rare4.1 obs.

Trifolium willdenovii

Willdenow'S Clover

Rare3.72 obs.

Parietaria hespera

Rare3.71 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Santa Barbara County County, Waters of Santa Barbara Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Waters Of Santa Barbara Island

Importance: 0.90

80 species

0% vs. current

Elephant Seal Cove Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Arch Point Loop Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Canyon View Nature Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Arch Point Loop Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Elephant Seal Cove Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Elephant Seal Cove Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Arch Point Loop Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 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 Santa Barbara County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Santa Barbara County County, Waters of Santa Barbara Island

Nearby Natural Areas

Waters Of Santa Barbara Island

Importance: 0.90

80 species

0% vs. current

Elephant Seal Cove Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Arch Point Loop Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Canyon View Nature Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Arch Point Loop Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Elephant Seal Cove Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Elephant Seal Cove Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% vs. current

Arch Point Loop Trail

Importance: 0.40

80 species

0% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 20 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Waters of Santa Barbara Island

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Larus occidentalis

Western Gull

Very Common30.45 obs.

Lasthenia gracilis

Common Goldfields

Very Common19.76 obs.

Mesembryanthemum crystallinum

Common Iceplant

Very Common15.61 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Very Common9.94 obs.

Malva parviflora

Cheeseweed Mallow

Very Common9.06 obs.

Acmispon argophyllus

Common7.33 obs.

Marah macrocarpa

Cucamonga Manroot

Common7.05 obs.

Suaeda taxifolia

Common6.88 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Common6.12 obs.

Pterostegia drymarioides

Common5.94 obs.

Aphanisma blitoides

Aphanisma

Common5.84 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Occasional5.57 obs.

Oligomeris linifolia

Occasional4.96 obs.

Lycium californicum

Occasional4.71 obs.

Amblyopappus pusillus

Occasional4.64 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

Shorelark

Occasional4.54 obs.

Vanessa cardui

Painted Lady

Occasional4.33 obs.

Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum

Slenderleaf Iceplant

Rare4.1 obs.

Trifolium willdenovii

Willdenow'S Clover

Rare3.72 obs.

Parietaria hespera

Rare3.71 obs.

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