Downey
Ecosystem Overview
The Downey ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles 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 Pasadena nearby has 77% more documented species, Downey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #49 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Menemerus bivittatus
Gray wall jumper
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Sitona hispidulus
Clover Weevil
Paragus haemorrhous
Euaresta stigmatica
Gryllodes sigillatus
Tropical house cricket
Estigmene acrea
Saltmarsh Caterpillar
Siphanta acuta
Steatoda nobilis
Messua limbata
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Oryctolagus cuniculus
rabbit, european rabbit
Didelphis virginiana
Virginia-Opossum
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Tribulus terrestris
Puncturevine
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Regional Wildlife Network
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