Locations in Mendocino County, California
Species in Mendocino County
Common Species in Mendocino County
Showing 15 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Hexagrammos decagrammus
Kelp Greenling
Sebastes mystinus
Blue rockfish
Embiotoca lateralis
Striped surfperch
Haliotis rufescens
Red Abalone
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
purple sea urchin
Patiria miniata
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
red sea urchin
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Cryptochiton stelleri
giant Pacific chiton
Sebastes melanops
Black bass
Katharina tunicata
Ophiodon elongatus
Apostichopus californicus
California sea cucumber
Pisaster giganteus
Sebastes carnatus
Rockfish
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Natural Areas & Wildlife Locations in Mendocino County
Explore 22 documented locations in Mendocino County, California. Each area offers unique wildlife viewing opportunities with varying biodiversity levels.
🌿 High Biodiversity Hotspots (3 locations)
🦅 Wildlife Viewing Areas (2 locations)
🌱 Emerging & Specialized Areas (4 locations)
📍 Additional Locations (13 locations)
About Wildlife Data
Species counts represent documented wildlife observations from citizen science contributions. Higher counts often indicate areas with diverse habitats, active monitoring, or significant ecological importance. Each location offers unique opportunities to connect with Mendocino County's natural heritage.