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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.
Western Fence Lizard
Turkey Vulture
White-Crowned Sparrow
Mule Deer
Chicken Hawk
Anna'S Hummingbird
Mallard
House Finch
Gray Digger
Lesser Goldfinch
American Crow
Ruddyduck
Red-Winged Blackbird
Myrtle Warbler
Western Scrub Jay
Western Bluebird
Shoveler
Dark-Eyed Junco
Western Gull
Monarch
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Luis Obispo County County, California
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 Luis Obispo County County.
The Santa Lucia Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in San Luis Obispo County, California, 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. Compared to nearby Atascadero, Santa Lucia Wilderness hosts 4% more species diversity.