Laguna Niguel
Ecosystem Overview
The Laguna Niguel ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in orange 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 #9 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Fulica americana
American Coot
Cynara cardunculus
Cardoon
Plegadis chihi
White-faced Ibis
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Glycaspis brimblecombei
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Nassella pulchra
purple needlegrass
Verbena lasiostachys
vervain
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Oxyura jamaicensis
Ruddy Duck
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Sisyrinchium bellum
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Encelia californica
Isocoma menziesii
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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