Avocado Heights
Ecosystem Overview
The Avocado Heights ecosystem supports 28 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 72% more documented species, Avocado Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 28 total documented species.
Otala lactea
milk snail
Arundo donax
Giant reed
Mirabilis jalapa
Marvel of Peru
Phloeodes diabolicus
Anthrenus lepidus
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Latrodectus hesperus
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Ipomoea purpurea
Tall morning-glory
Melilotus indicus
snall melilot
Spergularia rubra
sand spurrey
Ambrosia confertiflora
bur ragweed
Helminthotheca echioides
Ox tongue
Silybum marianum
Gundagai Thistle
Erigeron bonariensis
Argentine fleabane
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Plantago arenaria
branched plantain
Argiope trifasciata
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Regional Wildlife Network
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