Encinitas
Ecosystem Overview
The Encinitas ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #1 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Yucca schidigera
Mojave Yucca
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Calidris alba
sanderling
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Numenius phaeopus
whimbrel
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
Numenius americanus
long-billed curlew
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Pachygrapsus crassipes
striped shore crab
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Sayornis saya
Say's phoebe
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Regional Wildlife Network
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