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Locations in Los Angeles County, California

Species in Los Angeles County

Common Species in Los Angeles County

Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Paralabrax clathratus

Paralabrax clathratus

Sea bass

Very Common8,447 obs.
Halichoeres semicinctus

Halichoeres semicinctus

Rock wrasse

Very Common8,220 obs.
Hypsypops rubicundus

Hypsypops rubicundus

garibaldi

Very Common8,130 obs.
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Semicossyphus pulcher

California Sheephead

Very Common7,107 obs.
Chromis punctipinnis

Chromis punctipinnis

Blacksmith

Common4,061 obs.
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Oxyjulis californica

Common3,169 obs.
Embiotoca jacksoni

Embiotoca jacksoni

Black Perch

Common1,926 obs.
Sceloporus occidentalis

Sceloporus occidentalis

Pacific blue-bellied lizard

Common1,118 obs.
Girella nigricans

Girella nigricans

Opaleye

Occasional1,046 obs.
Paralabrax nebulifer

Paralabrax nebulifer

Sand bass

Occasional865 obs.
Sciurus niger

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional678 obs.
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

Strongylocentrotus purpuratus

purple sea urchin

Occasional635 obs.
Hesperoyucca whipplei

Hesperoyucca whipplei

chaparral yucca

Occasional602 obs.
Spinus psaltria

Spinus psaltria

lesser goldfinch

Rare600 obs.
Centrostephanus coronatus

Centrostephanus coronatus

Rare596 obs.

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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Los Angeles County

Explore 241 documented locations in Los Angeles County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.

🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (21 locations)

🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (31 locations)

🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (80 locations)

📍 Additional Locations (109 locations)

About Wildlife Data

Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Los Angeles County's natural heritage.

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