El Segundo
Ecosystem Overview
The El Segundo ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 9% more documented species, El Segundo offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Streptopelia decaocto
collared dove, eurasian collared dove
Velella velella
little sail
Caudina arenicola
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Crassadoma gigantea
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Rexithaerus secta
Lottia gigantea
owl limpet
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Pollicipes polymerus
Zalophus californianus
California Sealion
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Bombus melanopygus
Black Tail Bumble Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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