Lakewood
Ecosystem Overview
The Lakewood ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 51 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 43% more documented species, Lakewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #29 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Lonchura punctulata
Scaly-breasted Munia
Zonotrichia atricapilla
Golden-crowned Sparrow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Tyrannus vociferans
Cassin's Kingbird
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
Pipilo chlorurus
Green-tailed Towhee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Steatoda nobilis
Jadera haematoloma
Gryllodes sigillatus
Tropical house cricket
Schistocerca nitens
Vagrant Grasshopper
Polistes exclamans
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Regional Wildlife Network
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