Imperial County

Ecosystem Overview

The Imperial County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Imperial 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 El Centro, Imperial County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Imperial County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. El Centro

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common241 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common67 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common55 obs.

Hesperocallis undulata

Very Common53 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common53 obs.

Cylindropuntia wolfii

Common40 obs.

Palafoxia arida

Common40 obs.

Euphorbia polycarpa

Common39 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Common39 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common39 obs.

Agave deserti

Desert agave

Common37 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional35 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional34 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional31 obs.

Columbina passerina

common ground-dove

Occasional31 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional30 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Occasional28 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare27 obs.

Eriogonum deserticola

Rare26 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare26 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Imperial County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

El Centro

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+376% vs. current

Brawley

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+67% vs. current

Calipatria

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ferguson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Imperial County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Imperial County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

El Centro

Importance: 0.47

21 species

+376% vs. current

Brawley

Importance: 0.35

60 species

+67% vs. current

Calipatria

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Ferguson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. El Centro

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larrea tridentata

Very Common241 obs.

Athene cunicularia

Burrowing Owl

Very Common67 obs.

Ferocactus cylindraceus

compass cactus

Very Common55 obs.

Hesperocallis undulata

Very Common53 obs.

Fouquieria splendens

vine-cactus

Very Common53 obs.

Cylindropuntia wolfii

Common40 obs.

Palafoxia arida

Common40 obs.

Euphorbia polycarpa

Common39 obs.

Tiquilia plicata

fan-leaf tiquilia

Common39 obs.

Callipepla gambelii

Gambel's Quail

Common39 obs.

Agave deserti

Desert agave

Common37 obs.

Ambrosia dumosa

bur-sage

Occasional35 obs.

Himantopus mexicanus

Black-necked Stilt

Occasional34 obs.

Plegadis chihi

White-faced Ibis

Occasional31 obs.

Columbina passerina

common ground-dove

Occasional31 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Occasional30 obs.

Encelia farinosa

brittlebush

Occasional28 obs.

Sylvilagus audubonii

Desert Cottontail

Rare27 obs.

Eriogonum deserticola

Rare26 obs.

Recurvirostra americana

American avocet

Rare26 obs.

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