Mojave Desert
Ecosystem Overview
The Mojave Desert ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in san bernardino county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby San Bernardino, Mojave Desert hosts 26% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 34 san bernardino county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Opuntia chlorotica
pancake prickly-pear
Castilleja chromosa
desert paintbrush
Salvia dorrii
Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow
Phacelia fremontii
Cylindropuntia echinocarpa
ground cholla
Adenophyllum cooperi
Tamarix aphylla
Athel tamarisk
Krascheninnikovia lanata
winterfat
Coleogyne ramosissima
blackbrush
Euphorbia albomarginata
Whitemargin sandmat
Yucca baccata
Banana Yucca
Thamnosma montana
Elymus elymoides
squirreltail
Dipsosaurus dorsalis
Desert iguana
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
buckhorn cholla
Atriplex canescens
Fourwing saltbush
Fallugia paradoxa
apache-plume
Loeseliastrum schottii
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Mojave Desertwithin San Bernardino County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.