Devil's Playground

Ecosystem Overview

The Devil's Playground ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in San Bernardino 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. Compared to nearby San Bernardino, Devil's Playground hosts 35% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 34 San Bernardino County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 34 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

+35% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common46 obs.

Petalonyx thurberi

Very Common11 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Very Common11 obs.

Tamarix aphylla

Athel tamarisk

Very Common11 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common6 obs.

Dicoria canescens

Common5 obs.

Hesperocallis undulata

Common5 obs.

Hilaria rigida

Common5 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional5 obs.

Urosaurus graciosus

Long-tailed Brush Lizard

Occasional5 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Occasional5 obs.

Crotalus cerastes

Sidewinder

Occasional5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional5 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Occasional4 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare4 obs.

Crotalus scutulatus

scutulatus

Rare4 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

+35% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+317% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+400% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+45% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% 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 San Bernardino County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in San Bernardino County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

San Bernardino

Importance: 0.51

74 species

+35% vs. current

San Bernardino County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Victorville

Importance: 0.47

24 species

+317% vs. current

Rancho Cucamonga

Importance: 0.45

80 species

+25% vs. current

Barstow

Importance: 0.43

20 species

+400% vs. current

Big Bear Lake

Importance: 0.41

69 species

+45% vs. current

Adelanto

Importance: 0.40

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Apple Valley

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 34 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. San Bernardino

+35% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common46 obs.

Petalonyx thurberi

Very Common11 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Very Common11 obs.

Tamarix aphylla

Athel tamarisk

Very Common11 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Very Common8 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common7 obs.

Libellula saturata

Flame Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Cylindropuntia ramosissima

Common6 obs.

Dicoria canescens

Common5 obs.

Hesperocallis undulata

Common5 obs.

Hilaria rigida

Common5 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Occasional5 obs.

Urosaurus graciosus

Long-tailed Brush Lizard

Occasional5 obs.

Phrynosoma platyrhinos

Desert Horned Lizard

Occasional5 obs.

Crotalus cerastes

Sidewinder

Occasional5 obs.

Quiscalus mexicanus

Great-tailed Grackle

Occasional5 obs.

Phainopepla nitens

Phainopepla

Occasional4 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Rare4 obs.

Crotalus scutulatus

scutulatus

Rare4 obs.

Lepus californicus

Black-tailed Jack Rabbit

Rare4 obs.

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