El Segundo

Ecosystem Overview

The El Segundo ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 9% more documented species, El Segundo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 132 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-9% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common7 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common4 obs.

Velella velella

little sail

Very Common4 obs.

Caudina arenicola

Very Common4 obs.

Dendraster excentricus

eccentric sand dollar sea urchin

Very Common3 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common3 obs.

Crassadoma gigantea

Common3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Rexithaerus secta

Common3 obs.

Lottia gigantea

owl limpet

Common2 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Occasional2 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional2 obs.

Donax gouldii

Gould beanclam

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare2 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-9% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-9% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-9% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-9% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-9% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+507% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-9% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-9% 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

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-9% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-9% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-9% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-9% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-9% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+507% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-9% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-9% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 132 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-9% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Very Common7 obs.

Streptopelia decaocto

collared dove, eurasian collared dove

Very Common4 obs.

Velella velella

little sail

Very Common4 obs.

Caudina arenicola

Very Common4 obs.

Dendraster excentricus

eccentric sand dollar sea urchin

Very Common3 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Common3 obs.

Crassadoma gigantea

Common3 obs.

Cornu aspersum

Brown garden snail

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Rexithaerus secta

Common3 obs.

Lottia gigantea

owl limpet

Common2 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Occasional2 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Occasional2 obs.

Zalophus californianus

California Sealion

Occasional2 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Brown Pelican (Southern)

Occasional2 obs.

Donax gouldii

Gould beanclam

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's blackbird

Rare2 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Rare2 obs.

Bombus melanopygus

Black Tail Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

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