West Bishop
Ecosystem Overview
The West Bishop ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in inyo 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 Inyo County nearby has 79% more documented species, West Bishop offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 24 inyo county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Muilla coronata
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Basilinna xantusii
Xantus's Hummingbird
Buteo regalis
Ferruginous Hawk
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Icteria virens
Yellow-breasted Chat
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Conocybe apala
Milky Conecap
Centrostegia thurberi
Pectocarya setosa
Lycium andersonii
water-jacket
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Artemisia spinescens
Tetradymia axillaris
long-spine horsebrush
Eriophyllum wallacei
Wallace's woollyleaf
Archilochus alexandri
Black-chinned Hummingbird
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Layia glandulosa
white layia
Leptosiphon chrysanthus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Inyo County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Bishop. 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 West Bishopwithin Inyo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.