Marina

Ecosystem Overview

The Marina ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #1 for species diversity among 24 Monterey County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 24 locations

96th 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.

Corethrogyne filaginifolia

sand-aster

Very Common10 obs.

Ericameria ericoides

California goldenbush

Very Common10 obs.

Lophocampa sobrina

Very Common9 obs.

Cirsium occidentale

western thistle

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common8 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common8 obs.

Rhachocnemis validus

Common7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common6 obs.

Acmispon glaber

Common6 obs.

Crocanthemum scoparium

broom-rose

Common6 obs.

Castilleja latifolia

Monterey Indian paintbrush

Common6 obs.

Lupinus chamissonis

Occasional6 obs.

Eriogonum latifolium

seaside wild buckwheat

Occasional6 obs.

Platanthera michaelii

Occasional5 obs.

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

beach suncup

Occasional5 obs.

Abronia latifolia

yellow sand-verbena

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional5 obs.

Eriogonum parvifolium

Rare5 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Rare5 obs.

Phryganidia californica

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

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

Castroville

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

El Estero Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% 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

+45%

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

Castroville

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

El Estero Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% 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

#1 of 24 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Monterey

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Corethrogyne filaginifolia

sand-aster

Very Common10 obs.

Ericameria ericoides

California goldenbush

Very Common10 obs.

Lophocampa sobrina

Very Common9 obs.

Cirsium occidentale

western thistle

Very Common8 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Very Common8 obs.

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common8 obs.

Rhachocnemis validus

Common7 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common6 obs.

Acmispon glaber

Common6 obs.

Crocanthemum scoparium

broom-rose

Common6 obs.

Castilleja latifolia

Monterey Indian paintbrush

Common6 obs.

Lupinus chamissonis

Occasional6 obs.

Eriogonum latifolium

seaside wild buckwheat

Occasional6 obs.

Platanthera michaelii

Occasional5 obs.

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

beach suncup

Occasional5 obs.

Abronia latifolia

yellow sand-verbena

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron diversilobum

poison oak

Occasional5 obs.

Eriogonum parvifolium

Rare5 obs.

Eschscholzia californica

California poppy

Rare5 obs.

Phryganidia californica

Rare5 obs.

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