Murrieta

Ecosystem Overview

The Murrieta ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Riverside County nearby has 86% more documented species, Murrieta offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 50 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Eriophyllum confertiflorum

yellow-yarrow

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Funaria hygrometrica

common cord moss

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-86% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-86% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Coachella

Importance: 0.41

39 species

-64% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-86% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-86% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-86% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-86% vs. current

Coachella

Importance: 0.41

39 species

-64% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 50 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Rumina decollata

decollate snail

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Uta stansburiana

Side-blotched Lizard

Very Common1 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common1 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Lanius ludovicianus

Loggerhead Shrike

Common1 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Common1 obs.

Solanum elaeagnifolium

Silverleaf nightshade

Common1 obs.

Eriophyllum confertiflorum

yellow-yarrow

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Funaria hygrometrica

common cord moss

Occasional1 obs.

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