Shadow Valley
Ecosystem Overview
The Shadow Valley ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in san bernardino county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Bernardino nearby has 14% more documented species, Shadow Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 34 san bernardino 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 64 total documented species.
Larrea tridentata
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Yucca schidigera
Mojave Yucca
Corvus corax
common raven
Lanius ludovicianus
Loggerhead Shrike
Ferocactus cylindraceus
compass cactus
Spizella breweri
Brewer's Sparrow
Penstemon palmeri
Palmer penstemon
Euphorbia albomarginata
Whitemargin sandmat
Fallugia paradoxa
apache-plume
Linanthus demissus
Amphispiza bilineata
Black-throated Sparrow
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa
buckhorn cholla
Anisocoma acaulis
scalebud
Krascheninnikovia lanata
winterfat
Opuntia phaeacantha
dense-spine prickly-pear
Psilostrophe cooperi
white-stem paper-flower
Cylindropuntia ramosissima
Xantusia vigilis
Desert Night Lizard
Uta stansburiana
Side-blotched Lizard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in San Bernardino County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shadow Valley. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shadow Valleywithin San Bernardino County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.