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San Antonio River

Ecosystem Overview

The San Antonio River ecosystem supports 2 documented wildlife species across 2 taxonomic genera. Located in monterey county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monterey nearby has 98% more documented species, San Antonio River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 24 monterey county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

2
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
2
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
2
Common Species
Frequently observed species
0
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#18
Regional Rank
Out of 24 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species
Common1 species
Occasional0 species
Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#18 of 24 locations
25th percentile for diversity
vs. Monterey
-98% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 2 total documented species.

Datura wrightii

Datura wrightii

sacred thorn-apple

Very Common1 obs.
Persicaria punctata

Persicaria punctata

dotted smartweed

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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