San Fernando
Ecosystem Overview
The San Fernando ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 77% more documented species, San Fernando offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #48 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
Lygaeus kalmii
Homalodisca vitripennis
Leafhopper
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Hippodamia convergens
convergent lady beetle
Heterotheca grandiflora
Telegraphweed
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Cycloneda sanguinea
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Sympetrum corruptum
Variegated Meadowhawk
Syritta pipiens
Hover fly
Felis catus
Domestic Cat
Hesperoyucca whipplei
chaparral yucca
Quercus lobata
Valley Oak
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Salvia apiana
white sage
Acmispon americanus
Spanish clover
Sceliphron caementarium
Mud Dauber
Danaus plexippus
monarch
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Regional Wildlife Network
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