Lower Peters Canyon
Ecosystem Overview
The Lower Peters Canyon ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 74% more documented species, Lower Peters Canyon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Casuarina equisetifolia
Beach sheoak
Bidens pilosa
hairy beggarticks
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Bromus madritensis
Compact Brome
Bromus rubens
Red brome
Avena fatua
wild oat
Strelitzia nicolai
bird-of-paradise tree
Geranium dissectum
Cutleaf geranium
Casuarina cunninghamiana
River sheoak
Populus fremontii
Cottonwood
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Ambrosia psilostachya
Western Ragweed
Encelia californica
Erigeron bonariensis
Argentine fleabane
Erigeron karvinskianus
mexican fleabane
Schinus terebinthifolia
Brazilian peppertree
Nassella tenuissima
fine-stem needlegrass
Polypogon viridis
Beardless rabbitsfoot grass
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Toyon
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lower Peters Canyonwithin Orange County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.