Marina Del Rey
Ecosystem Overview
The Marina Del Rey ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 34 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 56% more documented species, Marina Del Rey offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Zalophus californianus
California Sealion
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Aechmophorus occidentalis
Western Grebe
Podiceps nigricollis
black-necked grebe
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Calidris alba
sanderling
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Larus heermanni
Heermann's Gull
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Calidris virgata
Surfbird
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Marina Del Reywithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.