Arcadia
Ecosystem Overview
The Arcadia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles 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 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pavo cristatus
Indian Peafowl
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Pycnonotus jocosus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Fulica americana
American Coot
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
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Regional Wildlife Network
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