South Pasadena
Ecosystem Overview
The South Pasadena ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 48% more documented species, South Pasadena offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Laetiporus gilbertsonii
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Pycnonotus jocosus
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Elgaria multicarinata
Southern Alligator Lizard
Xylocopa sonorina
Pieris rapae
small white
Trimerotropis pallidipennis
Pallid-winged Grasshopper
Schistocerca nitens
Vagrant Grasshopper
Phaneroptera nana
Southern sickle bush-cricket
Liometopum occidentale
Polistes exclamans
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Regional Wildlife Network
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