Del Monte Forest

Ecosystem Overview

The Del Monte Forest ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Monterey 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 #7 for species diversity among 24 Monterey County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 24 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Monterey

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sebastes mystinus

Blue rockfish

Very Common510 obs.

Sebastes atrovirens

Kelp rockfish

Very Common295 obs.

Embiotoca lateralis

Striped surfperch

Very Common213 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common171 obs.

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Rhacochilus vacca

Pile Seaperch

Very Common154 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Common152 obs.

Patiria miniata

Common147 obs.

Sebastes melanops

Black bass

Common127 obs.

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Kelp Greenling

Common123 obs.

Embiotoca jacksoni

Black Perch

Common121 obs.

Sebastes chrysomelas

Rockfish

Common108 obs.

Sebastes carnatus

Rockfish

Occasional93 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional89 obs.

Pisaster giganteus

Occasional78 obs.

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

red sea urchin

Occasional71 obs.

Ophiodon elongatus

Occasional65 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Occasional59 obs.

Cryptochiton stelleri

giant Pacific chiton

Rare56 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Rare45 obs.

Apostichopus californicus

California sea cucumber

Rare43 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monterey County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Monterey

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Salinas

Importance: 0.48

37 species

+170% vs. current

Monterey County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Carmel-by-the-sea

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Pacific Grove

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Seaside

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Marina

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Castroville

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Monterey County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monterey County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Monterey

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

Salinas

Importance: 0.48

37 species

+170% vs. current

Monterey County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Carmel-by-the-sea

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Pacific Grove

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Seaside

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Marina

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Castroville

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 24 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Monterey

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sebastes mystinus

Blue rockfish

Very Common510 obs.

Sebastes atrovirens

Kelp rockfish

Very Common295 obs.

Embiotoca lateralis

Striped surfperch

Very Common213 obs.

Pisaster ochraceus

ochre stars

Very Common171 obs.

No image

Rhacochilus vacca

Pile Seaperch

Very Common154 obs.

Katharina tunicata

Common152 obs.

Patiria miniata

Common147 obs.

Sebastes melanops

Black bass

Common127 obs.

Hexagrammos decagrammus

Kelp Greenling

Common123 obs.

Embiotoca jacksoni

Black Perch

Common121 obs.

Sebastes chrysomelas

Rockfish

Common108 obs.

Sebastes carnatus

Rockfish

Occasional93 obs.

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional89 obs.

Pisaster giganteus

Occasional78 obs.

Mesocentrotus franciscanus

red sea urchin

Occasional71 obs.

Ophiodon elongatus

Occasional65 obs.

Endocladia muricata

Occasional59 obs.

Cryptochiton stelleri

giant Pacific chiton

Rare56 obs.

Mytilus californianus

common mussel

Rare45 obs.

Apostichopus californicus

California sea cucumber

Rare43 obs.

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