Pacific Grove
Ecosystem Overview
The Pacific Grove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 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 #4 for species diversity among 24 monterey county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sebastes mystinus
Blue rockfish
Embiotoca lateralis
Striped surfperch
Sebastes atrovirens
Kelp rockfish
Patiria miniata
Oxyjulis californica
Rhacochilus vacca
Pile Seaperch
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
purple sea urchin
Embiotoca jacksoni
Black Perch
Cryptochiton stelleri
giant Pacific chiton
Sebastes chrysomelas
Rockfish
Pisaster giganteus
Hexagrammos decagrammus
Kelp Greenling
Pisaster ochraceus
ochre stars
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
red sea urchin
Sebastes melanops
Black bass
Megathura crenulata
giant keyhole limpet
Haliotis rufescens
Red Abalone
Anthopleura sola
sun anemone
Mytilus californianus
common mussel
Sebastes carnatus
Rockfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Monterey County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Pacific Grove. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Pacific Grovewithin Monterey County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.