Hesperia
Ecosystem Overview
The Hesperia ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in san bernardino county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Bernardino nearby has 59% more documented species, Hesperia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 34 san bernardino county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Yucca brevifolia
Western Joshua Tree
Chondestes grammacus
Lark Sparrow
Quercus palmeri
Palmer Oak
Erythrostemon gilliesii
Coenonycha ampla
Pyrausta volupialis
Callophrys dumetorum
Bramble Hairstreak
Apalone spinifera
spiny softshell turtle
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Callisaurus draconoides
Zebra-tailed Lizard
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Juniperus californica
California juniper
Quercus wislizeni
Interior Live Oak
Eriodictyon trichocalyx
hairy yerba-santa
Frangula californica
California buckthorn
Bellis perennis
daisy
Nicolletia occidentalis
hole-in-the-sand-plant
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Bernardino County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Hesperia. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hesperiawithin San Bernardino County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.