Rubidoux

Ecosystem Overview

The Rubidoux ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Riverside County nearby has 16% more documented species, Rubidoux offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 50 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common7 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common5 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common3 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common3 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicina

willow baccharis

Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus racemosa

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Occasional2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus yarrowii

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Phloeodes diabolicus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-16% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-16% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-16% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+500% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-16% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-16% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-16% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-16% 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

-6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-16% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-16% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-16% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+500% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-16% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-16% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-16% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-16% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 50 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common7 obs.

Helianthus annuus

Garden Sunflower

Very Common5 obs.

Erigeron canadensis

Canada Horseweed

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Very Common3 obs.

Heliotropium curassavicum

Seaside Lavender

Common3 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Common2 obs.

Baccharis salicina

willow baccharis

Common2 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Occasional2 obs.

Lonchura punctulata

Scaly-breasted Munia

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus racemosa

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Anemopsis californica

Apache-beads

Occasional2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus yarrowii

Rare1 obs.

Polistes exclamans

Rare1 obs.

Phloeodes diabolicus

Rare1 obs.

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