Northwood
Ecosystem Overview
The Northwood ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 80% more documented species, Northwood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 48th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Euphorbia maculata
Milk purslane
Helminthotheca echioides
Ox tongue
Limonium perezii
Polycarpon tetraphyllum
four-leaved all-seed
Oenothera speciosa
white evening-primrose
Cornu aspersum
Brown garden snail
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Linepithema humile
Argentine ant
Neoscona oaxacensis
Western spotted orbweaver
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Asparagus aethiopicus
Sprenger's asparagus fern
Euphorbia peplus
petty spurge
Lactuca serriola
Prickly Lettuce
Lobularia maritima
Sweet alyssum
Searsia lancea
Cashew
Mesembryanthemum cordifolium
Sonchus oleraceus
smooth sow thistle
Ardea alba
Great Egret
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Regional Wildlife Network
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