La Habra Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The La Habra Heights ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Los Angeles County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 41% more documented species, La Habra Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 132 Los Angeles County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 132 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Juglans californica

California walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common4 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common3 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Very Common3 obs.

Bothriocyrtum californicum

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Common2 obs.

Rhus integrifolia

lemonadeberry

Common2 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Common2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Common2 obs.

Encelia californica

Common2 obs.

Acmispon glaber

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia confertiflora

bur ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Microrhopala rubrolineata

Occasional1 obs.

Allocosa subparva

Occasional1 obs.

Agulla bicolor

Occasional1 obs.

Anthocharis sara

Sara Orangetip

Occasional1 obs.

Chimarocephala pacifica

Painted Meadow Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Rare1 obs.

Lytta auriculata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-41% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-41% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-41% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+293% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-41% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-41% 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

-34%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Pasadena

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-41% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Santa Monica

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-41% vs. current

Burbank

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-41% vs. current

Los Angeles County

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-41% vs. current

Beverly Hills

Importance: 0.52

15 species

+293% vs. current

Glendale

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-41% vs. current

Malibu

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-41% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 132 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pasadena

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Juglans californica

California walnut

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Very Common4 obs.

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common3 obs.

Dipterostemon capitatus

Very Common3 obs.

Bothriocyrtum californicum

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Common2 obs.

Rhus integrifolia

lemonadeberry

Common2 obs.

Foeniculum vulgare

Sweet fennel

Common2 obs.

Argiope trifasciata

orb weavers

Common2 obs.

Artemisia californica

California sagebrush

Common2 obs.

Encelia californica

Common2 obs.

Acmispon glaber

Occasional2 obs.

Ambrosia confertiflora

bur ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Microrhopala rubrolineata

Occasional1 obs.

Allocosa subparva

Occasional1 obs.

Agulla bicolor

Occasional1 obs.

Anthocharis sara

Sara Orangetip

Occasional1 obs.

Chimarocephala pacifica

Painted Meadow Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Eupeodes fumipennis

Rare1 obs.

Lytta auriculata

Rare1 obs.

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