Torrance
Ecosystem Overview
The Torrance 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 #8 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Icaricia acmon
Acmon Blue
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Tyrannus vociferans
Cassin's Kingbird
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Fulica americana
American Coot
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Mareca americana
American Wigeon
Spatula cyanoptera
Cinnamon Teal
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Polioptila caerulea
Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Pseudacris regilla
Pacific chorus frog
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Torrancewithin Los Angeles County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.