Mill Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Mill Valley ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in marin 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 #3 for species diversity among 31 marin county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ariolimax buttoni
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Himantopus mexicanus
Black-necked Stilt
Cytisus scoparius
Scotch broom
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Whipplea modesta
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Trillium ovatum
Western White Wakerobin
Genista monspessulana
French broom
Lupinus nanus
Orean blue lupin
Frankenia salina
Alkali seaheath
Sequoia sempervirens
coast redwood
Tringa melanoleuca
Greater Yellowlegs
Ranunculus muricatus
Spinyfruit buttercup
Jaumea carnosa
marsh jaumea
Sixalix atropurpurea
Sweet Scabious
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Lysimachia latifolia
broad-leaved starflower
Toxicoscordion fremontii
Fremont's death camas
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
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Regional Wildlife Network
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