Orange
Ecosystem Overview
The Orange ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #3 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Phacelia parryi
Phacelia hubbyi
Encelia californica
Euphorbia polycarpa
Pseudognaphalium biolettii
Acmispon glaber
Amsinckia menziesii
Menzies' fiddleneck
Malosma laurina
Cenchrus setaceus
Crimson fountaingrass
Isocoma menziesii
Marah macrocarpa
large-fruited manroot
Menemerus bivittatus
Gray wall jumper
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Gilia angelensis
Malacothamnus fasciculatus
chaparral-mallow
Cynara cardunculus
Cardoon
Linanthus dianthiflorus
Otala lactea
milk snail
Stagmomantis limbata
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Regional Wildlife Network
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