Santa Monica
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Monica 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 #4 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Emerita analoga
Pollicipes polymerus
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Chlorophyllum molybdites
False Parasol
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Zalophus californianus
California Sealion
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Bellis perennis
daisy
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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