Indian Wells

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Wells ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside 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 #6 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 50 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Palafoxia arida

Very Common6 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common5 obs.

Physalis crassifolia

Very Common5 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common4 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Common4 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Common4 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Common4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common4 obs.

Bebbia juncea

Common4 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Common4 obs.

Fagonia laevis

small-flower fagonia

Occasional4 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Occasional4 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Occasional4 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Occasional4 obs.

Abronia villosa

desert sand-verbena

Occasional4 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Occasional4 obs.

Johnstonella angustifolia

Rare4 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+614% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Coachella

Importance: 0.41

39 species

+156% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+614% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Coachella

Importance: 0.41

39 species

+156% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 50 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calypte costae

Costa's Hummingbird

Very Common6 obs.

Palafoxia arida

Very Common6 obs.

Atriplex canescens

Fourwing saltbush

Very Common5 obs.

Physalis crassifolia

Very Common5 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Very Common4 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Common4 obs.

Auriparus flaviceps

Verdin

Common4 obs.

Brassica tournefortii

Asian mustard

Common4 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common4 obs.

Bebbia juncea

Common4 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Common4 obs.

Fagonia laevis

small-flower fagonia

Occasional4 obs.

Parkinsonia florida

blue paloverde

Occasional4 obs.

Ricinus communis

Castorbean

Occasional4 obs.

Larrea tridentata

Occasional4 obs.

Abronia villosa

desert sand-verbena

Occasional4 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Occasional4 obs.

Johnstonella angustifolia

Rare4 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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