Devil's Playground
Ecosystem Overview
The Devil's Playground ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in san bernardino 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. Compared to nearby San Bernardino, Devil's Playground hosts 35% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 34 san bernardino county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Petalonyx thurberi
Tiquilia plicata
fan-leaf tiquilia
Tamarix aphylla
Athel tamarisk
Corvus corax
common raven
Fulica americana
American Coot
Libellula saturata
Flame Skimmer
Cylindropuntia ramosissima
Dicoria canescens
Hesperocallis undulata
Hilaria rigida
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Urosaurus graciosus
Long-tailed Brush Lizard
Phrynosoma platyrhinos
Desert Horned Lizard
Crotalus cerastes
Sidewinder
Quiscalus mexicanus
Great-tailed Grackle
Phainopepla nitens
Phainopepla
Geothlypis trichas
Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)
Crotalus scutulatus
scutulatus
Lepus californicus
Black-tailed Jack Rabbit
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Bernardino County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Devil's Playgroundwithin San Bernardino County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.