Mission Hills

Ecosystem Overview

The Mission Hills ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Santa Barbara County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Santa Barbara County nearby has 92% more documented species, Mission Hills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 12 Santa Barbara County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Barbara County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Cryptantha intermedia

Common Cryptantha

Very Common1 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Very Common1 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia oblongata

Eggleaf spurge

Common1 obs.

Eucalyptus globulus

tasmanian-blue-gum

Common1 obs.

Marah fabacea

valley manroot

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Santa Barbara County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Barbara County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-92% vs. current

Goleta

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-92% vs. current

Santa Cruz Island

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Carpinteria

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-92% vs. current

Lake Cachuma

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Sutil Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+700% vs. current

Guadalupe

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+700% vs. current

Lompoc

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+14% 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

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Santa Barbara County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Santa Barbara County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-92% vs. current

Goleta

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-92% vs. current

Santa Cruz Island

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-92% vs. current

Carpinteria

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-92% vs. current

Lake Cachuma

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+300% vs. current

Sutil Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+700% vs. current

Guadalupe

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+700% vs. current

Lompoc

Importance: 0.30

7 species

+14% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 12 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Santa Barbara County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common1 obs.

Cryptantha intermedia

Common Cryptantha

Very Common1 obs.

Marrubium vulgare

white horehound

Very Common1 obs.

Erysimum capitatum

western wallflower

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia oblongata

Eggleaf spurge

Common1 obs.

Eucalyptus globulus

tasmanian-blue-gum

Common1 obs.

Marah fabacea

valley manroot

Common1 obs.

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