Mira Monte

Ecosystem Overview

The Mira Monte ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Ventura 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 #7 for species diversity among 21 Ventura County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 21 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common11 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Very Common10 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Phloeodes diabolicus

Very Common6 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common6 obs.

Bromus diandrus

Ripgut brome

Common6 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common6 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common4 obs.

Pholistoma auritum

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional4 obs.

Patagioenas fasciata

Band-tailed Pigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Collinsia heterophylla

innocence

Occasional3 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Occasional3 obs.

Phidippus adumbratus

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Rare3 obs.

Salvia apiana

white sage

Rare3 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Ojai

Importance: 0.42

79 species

+27% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Moorpark

Importance: 0.37

80 species

+25% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+89% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% 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 Ventura County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Ojai

Importance: 0.42

79 species

+27% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Moorpark

Importance: 0.37

80 species

+25% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+89% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 21 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common11 obs.

Callipepla californica

California Quail

Very Common10 obs.

Elgaria multicarinata

Southern Alligator Lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Very Common9 obs.

Phloeodes diabolicus

Very Common6 obs.

Aphelocoma californica

California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay

Common6 obs.

Bromus diandrus

Ripgut brome

Common6 obs.

Schistocerca nitens

Vagrant Grasshopper

Common6 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Common4 obs.

Pholistoma auritum

Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common4 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Occasional4 obs.

Patagioenas fasciata

Band-tailed Pigeon

Occasional3 obs.

Collinsia heterophylla

innocence

Occasional3 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Occasional3 obs.

Phidippus adumbratus

Occasional3 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Rare3 obs.

Salvia apiana

white sage

Rare3 obs.

Latrodectus hesperus

Rare3 obs.

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