Seal Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Seal Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in California, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. 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 #155 for species diversity among 1359 California natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#155

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#155 of 1359 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dittrichia graveolens

stink aster

Very Common7 obs.

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

beach suncup

Very Common5 obs.

Ambrosia chamissonis

beachbur

Very Common4 obs.

Calystegia soldanella

beach bindweed

Very Common4 obs.

Frankenia salina

Alkali seaheath

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Pseudognaphalium californicum

California rabbit-tobacco

Common3 obs.

Centaurea melitensis

Maltese star-thistle

Common3 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Baccharis salicina

willow baccharis

Common3 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common2 obs.

Pachygrapsus crassipes

striped shore crab

Occasional2 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Occasional2 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare2 obs.

Phragmatopoma californica

Rare2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 California.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in California

Nearby Natural Areas

California

Importance: 0.84

100 species

0% vs. current

San Francisco

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

San Diego

Importance: 0.63

100 species

0% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Fresno

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

San José

Importance: 0.59

100 species

0% vs. current

Berkeley

Importance: 0.59

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

#155

Regional Rank

Out of 1359 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#155 of 1359 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. California

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dittrichia graveolens

stink aster

Very Common7 obs.

Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

beach suncup

Very Common5 obs.

Ambrosia chamissonis

beachbur

Very Common4 obs.

Calystegia soldanella

beach bindweed

Very Common4 obs.

Frankenia salina

Alkali seaheath

Very Common3 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common3 obs.

Pseudognaphalium californicum

California rabbit-tobacco

Common3 obs.

Centaurea melitensis

Maltese star-thistle

Common3 obs.

Bombus sonorus

Sonoran Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.

Baccharis salicina

willow baccharis

Common3 obs.

Anthopleura elegantissima

aggregating anemone

Common2 obs.

Pachygrapsus crassipes

striped shore crab

Occasional2 obs.

Pollicipes polymerus

Occasional2 obs.

Otala lactea

milk snail

Occasional2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris regilla

Pacific chorus frog

Rare2 obs.

Phragmatopoma californica

Rare2 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Rare2 obs.

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