Calabasas

Ecosystem Overview

The Calabasas ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 49% more documented species, Calabasas offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 132 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-49% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Trichostema lanceolatum

vinegar-weed

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus succulentus

arroyo lupine

Very Common3 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Oxalis pes-caprae

Bermuda buttercup

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Common2 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Common2 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia distans

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Rattus rattus

black rat, house rat, ship rat

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-49% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-49% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-49% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-49% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+240% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-49% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-49% 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 Los Angeles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Los Angeles County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-49% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-49% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-49% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-49% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+240% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-49% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-49% 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 132 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Quercus agrifolia

Coast Live Oak

Very Common8 obs.

Trichostema lanceolatum

vinegar-weed

Very Common5 obs.

Quercus lobata

Valley Oak

Very Common4 obs.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Missouri gourd

Very Common4 obs.

Lupinus succulentus

arroyo lupine

Very Common3 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Common3 obs.

Oxalis pes-caprae

Bermuda buttercup

Common3 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Umbellularia californica

Bay Laurel

Common2 obs.

Croton setiger

turkey mullein

Common2 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Occasional2 obs.

Phacelia distans

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio eurymedon

Pallid Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus hemionus

mule deer

Occasional1 obs.

Rattus rattus

black rat, house rat, ship rat

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus boreas

Western Toad

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

Glaucopsyche lygdamus

Silvery Blue

Rare1 obs.

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