Crescent City
Ecosystem Overview
The Crescent City ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in del norte county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #1 for species diversity among 6 del norte county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Tegula funebralis
black tegula
Pagurus samuelis
Hemigrapsus nudus
purple shore crab
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Dermasterias imbricata
Anthopleura xanthogrammica
giant green sea anemone
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Carpobrotus edulis
Hottentot fig
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Fragaria chiloensis
beach strawberry
Oligocottus maculosus
Tidepool sculpin
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Cliff Swallow
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Uria aalge
atlantic murre
Diaulula sandiegensis
Pagurus hirsutiusculus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Del Norte County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Crescent City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Crescent Citywithin Del Norte County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.