Temecula

Ecosystem Overview

The Temecula ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Riverside 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 #1 for species diversity among 50 Riverside County County natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 50 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common7 obs.

Dudleya pulverulenta

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus orcutti

Granite Spiny Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Crotalus pyrrhus

Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake

Common3 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Common2 obs.

Hyalophora euryalus

Ceanothus Silkmoth

Common2 obs.

Hemileuca nevadensis

Nevada Buckmoth

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus crassifolius

Hoaryleaf ceanothus

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Aspidoscelis hyperythrus

Race-runner

Occasional2 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Occasional2 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Dudleya edulis

Rare2 obs.

Spilosoma vestalis

Rare2 obs.

Progomphus borealis

Gray Sanddragon

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+614% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% 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 Riverside County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Riverside County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Riverside County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Springs

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Murrieta

Importance: 0.45

14 species

+614% vs. current

Indio

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Palm Desert

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Indian Wells

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% vs. current

Rancho Mirage

Importance: 0.41

100 species

0% 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 50 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Riverside County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Very Common7 obs.

Dudleya pulverulenta

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Sceloporus orcutti

Granite Spiny Lizard

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Crotalus pyrrhus

Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake

Common3 obs.

Heterotheca grandiflora

Telegraphweed

Common3 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common2 obs.

Procambarus clarkii

red swamp crawfish

Common2 obs.

Hyalophora euryalus

Ceanothus Silkmoth

Common2 obs.

Hemileuca nevadensis

Nevada Buckmoth

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus crassifolius

Hoaryleaf ceanothus

Occasional2 obs.

Hyles lineata

White-lined sphinx

Occasional2 obs.

Aspidoscelis hyperythrus

Race-runner

Occasional2 obs.

Nicotiana glauca

Tree tobacco

Occasional2 obs.

Tamarix ramosissima

Saltcedar

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Dudleya edulis

Rare2 obs.

Spilosoma vestalis

Rare2 obs.

Progomphus borealis

Gray Sanddragon

Rare2 obs.

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