Hermosa Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Hermosa Beach ecosystem supports 42 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 58% more documented species, Hermosa Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 42 total documented species.
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Calidris alba
sanderling
Oxychilus draparnaudi
Dark-bodied glass-snail
Tropaeolum majus
Nasturtium
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Thalasseus maximus
Royal Tern
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Pieris rapae
small white
Pogonortalis doclea
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Polistes exclamans
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Regional Wildlife Network
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