Coronado
Ecosystem Overview
The Coronado ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 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 #15 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Megastraea undosa
Kelletia kelletii
Crossata californica
California frogsnail
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Tivela stultorum
Pismo clam
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Argopecten ventricosus
speckled scallop
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Glossaulax reclusiana
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Melanitta perspicillata
Surf Scoter
Aplidium californicum
sea pork
Velella velella
little sail
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Regional Wildlife Network
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