Chula Vista
Ecosystem Overview
The Chula Vista ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego 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. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 89 san diego 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 100 total documented species.
Larus californicus
California Gull
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
Pipilo maculatus
Spotted Towhee (Maculatus Group)
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Chamaea fasciata
Wrentit
Bahiopsis laciniata
San Diego County viguiera
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Simmondsia chinensis
goatnut
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Sterna forsteri
forster’s tern
Encelia californica
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Spinus psaltria
lesser goldfinch
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
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Regional Wildlife Network
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