Moorpark

Ecosystem Overview

The Moorpark ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Ventura County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Oxnard nearby has 20% more documented species, Moorpark offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 21 Ventura County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

-20% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Phacelia ramosissima

branched phacelia

Very Common6 obs.

Encelia californica

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena lasiostachys

vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia apiana

white sage

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Cleomella arborea

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Acourtia microcephala

Common3 obs.

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Clarkia unguiculata

clarkia

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Croton californicus

Occasional2 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Rare2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-20% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-20% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Ojai

Importance: 0.42

79 species

+1% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-20% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+51% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+196% vs. current

Thousand Oaks

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% 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 Ventura County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Ventura County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Oxnard

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-20% vs. current

Ventura County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-20% vs. current

Simi Valley

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-20% vs. current

Ojai

Importance: 0.42

79 species

+1% vs. current

Camarillo

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-20% vs. current

Santa Paula

Importance: 0.36

53 species

+51% vs. current

Port Hueneme

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+196% vs. current

Thousand Oaks

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-20% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 21 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Oxnard

-20% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Phacelia ramosissima

branched phacelia

Very Common6 obs.

Encelia californica

Very Common3 obs.

Asclepias fascicularis

Mexican milkweed

Very Common3 obs.

Verbena lasiostachys

vervain

Very Common3 obs.

Salvia apiana

white sage

Very Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Cleomella arborea

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Acourtia microcephala

Common3 obs.

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Common2 obs.

Sialia mexicana

Western Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional2 obs.

Clarkia unguiculata

clarkia

Occasional2 obs.

Eriogonum fasciculatum

wild buckwheat

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Croton californicus

Occasional2 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Occasional2 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Rare2 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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