Garden Grove

Ecosystem Overview

The Garden Grove ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, California, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 77% more documented species, Garden Grove offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 73 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 73 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera elata

Hooker's evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Incisitermes minor

Very Common1 obs.

Steatoda nobilis

Very Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Sporobolus airoides

alkali sacaton

Common1 obs.

Romneya coulteri

Matilija Poppy

Common1 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Common1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Isocoma menziesii

Occasional1 obs.

Encelia californica

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Occasional1 obs.

Salix gooddingii

Gooding's black willow

Rare1 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Rare1 obs.

Acmispon glaber

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-77% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-77% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

-67% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-77% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-77% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, California

Nearby Natural Areas

Anaheim

Importance: 0.59

100 species

-77% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-77% vs. current

Santa Ana

Importance: 0.50

69 species

-67% vs. current

Fullerton

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-77% vs. current

Costa Mesa

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Orange

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Newport Beach

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-77% vs. current

Mission Viejo

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-77% 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 73 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 73 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Anaheim

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Ambrosia psilostachya

Western Ragweed

Very Common2 obs.

Oenothera elata

Hooker's evening-primrose

Very Common2 obs.

Tyrannus vociferans

Cassin's Kingbird

Very Common2 obs.

Incisitermes minor

Very Common1 obs.

Steatoda nobilis

Very Common1 obs.

Nycticorax nycticorax

night heron, black-crowned night heron

Common1 obs.

Sayornis saya

Say's phoebe

Common1 obs.

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Common1 obs.

Sporobolus airoides

alkali sacaton

Common1 obs.

Romneya coulteri

Matilija Poppy

Common1 obs.

Salvia leucophylla

purple sage

Common1 obs.

Populus fremontii

Cottonwood

Occasional1 obs.

Isocoma menziesii

Occasional1 obs.

Encelia californica

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis pilularis

coyotebrush

Occasional1 obs.

Baccharis salicifolia

sticky baccharis

Occasional1 obs.

Heteromeles arbutifolia

Toyon

Occasional1 obs.

Salix gooddingii

Gooding's black willow

Rare1 obs.

Bubo scandiacus

Snowy Owl

Rare1 obs.

Acmispon glaber

Rare1 obs.

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