Santa Ana
Ecosystem Overview
The Santa Ana ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in orange county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Anaheim nearby has 31% more documented species, Santa Ana offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 73 orange county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.
Plantago major
Great Plantain
Sonchus oleraceus
smooth sow thistle
Amazona autumnalis
Red-lored Amazon
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Malva parviflora
least mallow
Oxalis pes-caprae
Bermuda buttercup
Sciurus niger
Cat Squirrel
Chenopodiastrum murale
Nettleleaf goosefoot
Veronica arvensis
wall speedwell
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Procambarus clarkii
red swamp crawfish
Lonchura punctulata
Scaly-breasted Munia
Elgaria multicarinata
Southern Alligator Lizard
Amazona finschi
Lilac-crowned Amazon
Psittacula krameri
Rose-ringed parakeet
Selasphorus sasin
Allen's Hummingbird
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Santa Anawithin Orange County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.