Sierra Madre
Ecosystem Overview
The Sierra Madre ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 36% more documented species, Sierra Madre offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.
Dudleya cymosa
canyon dudleya
Delphinium cardinale
scarlet larkspur
Pellaea andromedifolia
Calochortus plummerae
Plummer's mariposa-lily
Keckiella cordifolia
Hesperoyucca whipplei
chaparral yucca
Ceanothus leucodermis
chaparral whitethorn
Lupinus hirsutissimus
Selaginella bigelovii
Euphorbia melanadenia
Phalaenoptilus nuttallii
Common Poorwill
Diplacus longiflorus
Masticophis lateralis
Almeda Striped Racer
Eleodes osculans
Phacelia minor
Helminthoglypta tudiculata
Uresiphita reversalis
Copestylum mexicanum
Eupeodes volucris
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sierra Madrewithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.