Long Beach
Ecosystem Overview
The Long Beach ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Fulica americana
American Coot
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Phidippus audax
Bold Jumper
Dittrichia graveolens
stink aster
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Rynchops niger
black skimmer
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Recurvirostra americana
American avocet
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Long Beachwithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.