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West Hollywood

Ecosystem Overview

The West Hollywood ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in los angeles county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pasadena nearby has 88% more documented species, West Hollywood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #66 for species diversity among 132 los angeles county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#66
Regional Rank
Out of 132 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#66 of 132 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Pasadena
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common2 obs.
Sonchus oleraceus

Sonchus oleraceus

smooth sow thistle

Very Common2 obs.
Ceratitis capitata

Ceratitis capitata

Mediterranean fruit fly

Very Common1 obs.
Pseudacris cadaverina

Pseudacris cadaverina

California Treefrog

Very Common1 obs.
Didelphis virginiana

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Very Common1 obs.
Corvus brachyrhynchos

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common1 obs.
Malva parviflora

Malva parviflora

least mallow

Common1 obs.
Asclepias curassavica

Asclepias curassavica

Bloodflower

Common1 obs.
Hippodamia convergens

Hippodamia convergens

convergent lady beetle

Common1 obs.
Mimus polyglottos

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common1 obs.
Polistes dominula

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.
Cynodon dactylon

Cynodon dactylon

Bermudagrass

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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