Elkhorn
Ecosystem Overview
The Elkhorn ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in monterey 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 #2 for species diversity among 24 monterey county County natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Frankenia salina
Alkali seaheath
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Diplacus aurantiacus
orange bush monkey-flower
Silybum marianum
Gundagai Thistle
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Lupinus arboreus
Yellow bush lupine
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Pelecanus erythrorhynchos
American White Pelican
Melanerpes formicivorus
Acorn Woodpecker
Ochlodes sylvanoides
Woodland Skipper
Foeniculum vulgare
Sweet fennel
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Aphelocoma californica
California/Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monterey County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Elkhorn. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (6 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Elkhornwithin Monterey County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.