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

Green Rabbitbrush

Mormon Tea

Sheepfat

Cooper'S Goldenbush

Long-Spine Horsebrush

Winterfat

Spiny Hopsage


Acton Encelia
Fourwing Saltbush
California-Buckwheat

Spiny Menodora

Rabbitbrush

Smooth Tetradymia

Yellow Turbans

Hurt-Leaf Woody-Aster

Cattle-Spinach

Burrobush

Blackbrush
Indian Pipeweed
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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 Crater Mountain Wilderness Study Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 58 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, Crater Mountain Wilderness Study Area hosts 5% more species diversity.