Palos Verdes Estates
Ecosystem Overview
The Palos Verdes Estates ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #12 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Halichoeres semicinctus
Rock wrasse
Hypsypops rubicundus
garibaldi
Paralabrax clathratus
Sea bass
Semicossyphus pulcher
California Sheephead
Paralabrax nebulifer
Sand bass
Embiotoca jacksoni
Black Perch
Kelletia kelletii
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
purple sea urchin
Panulirus interruptus
California Spiny Lobster
Megastraea undosa
Heterodontus francisci
Horn shark
Chromis punctipinnis
Blacksmith
Oxyjulis californica
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
red sea urchin
Anthopleura sola
sun anemone
Pisaster giganteus
Aplysia californica
California seahare
Lottia gigantea
owl limpet
Neobernaya spadicea
chestnut cowrie
Tegula funebralis
black tegula
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Palos Verdes Estates. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Palos Verdes Estates. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Los Angeles County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Palos Verdes Estates. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (8 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Palos Verdes Estateswithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.