Owens Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Owens Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in inyo 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 24 inyo county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Atriplex confertifolia
sheepfat
Artemisia spinescens
Lepidium flavum
yellow pepperwort
Astragalus coccineus
scarlet milk-vetch
Ambrosia dumosa
bur-sage
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Eriogonum fasciculatum
wild buckwheat
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Krascheninnikovia lanata
winterfat
Linanthus parryae
Anemopsis californica
Apache-beads
Atriplex polycarpa
desert saltbush
Loeseliastrum matthewsii
Chorizanthe rigida
Yucca brevifolia
Western Joshua Tree
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Artemisia tridentata
Larrea tridentata
Phacelia fremontii
Eriogonum inflatum
bottle-stopper
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Inyo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Owens Valley. 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 Owens Valleywithin Inyo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.