El Centro
Ecosystem Overview
The El Centro ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in imperial 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 Imperial County nearby has 79% more documented species, El Centro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 imperial county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Salticus palpalis
Eptesicus fuscus
Sérotine Brune
Athene cunicularia
Burrowing Owl
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Anthrenus coloratus
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Culex tarsalis
Ascalapha odorata
Black Witch
Habronattus hirsutus
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Chordeiles acutipennis
Lesser Nighthawk
Oligomeris linifolia
Knowltonia calida
Feltia subterranea
Granulate cutworm
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Sonchus oleraceus
smooth sow thistle
Cyclospermum leptophyllum
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Imperial County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near El Centro. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement El Centrowithin Imperial County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.