El Cajon
Ecosystem Overview
The El Cajon ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 12% more documented species, El Cajon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Sairocarpus nuttallianus
Salvia mellifera
black sage
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Sialia mexicana
Western Bluebird
Falco peregrinus
peregrine falcon
Euphorbia peplus
petty spurge
Hooveria parviflora
Tyrannus vociferans
Cassin's Kingbird
Stylocline gnaphaloides
everlasting nest-straw
Jadera haematoloma
Cotinis mutabilis
Figeater beetle
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Regional Wildlife Network
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