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

Joshua Tree
Rock Wren
Spotted Towhee
Bewick'S Wren

Sheepfat

Round-Leaf Puncturebract


House Finch


Fremont'S Pepperwort

Mono Penstemon


Borrego Valley Peppergrass

Bur-Sage

Hurt-Leaf Woody-Aster



Desert-Holly

Winterfat
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Compared to 8 nearby locations in Inyo County County, California
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 Inyo County County.
The Malpais Mesa Wilderness ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 68 taxonomic genera. Located in Inyo 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. Compared to nearby Inyo County, Malpais Mesa Wilderness hosts 5% more species diversity.