Fort Bragg
Ecosystem Overview
The Fort Bragg ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in mendocino 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 #1 for species diversity among 9 mendocino county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Euphagus cyanocephalus
Brewer's blackbird
Erigeron glaucus
seaside daisy
Peltodoris nobilis
Corvus corax
common raven
Eschscholzia californica
California poppy
Zonotrichia leucophrys
white-crowned sparrow
Hemigrapsus nudus
purple shore crab
Triopha catalinae
Anthopleura elegantissima
aggregating anemone
Plantago coronopus
Buckhorn plantain
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Haematopus bachmani
Black Oystercatcher
Lottia scabra
Haliotis rufescens
Red Abalone
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mendocino County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Fort Bragg. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fort Braggwithin Mendocino County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.