John Muir College
Ecosystem Overview
The John Muir College ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in san diego county, california, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While San Diego nearby has 66% more documented species, John Muir College offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 66th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Hyles lineata
White-lined sphinx
Ehrharta erecta
Panic veldtgrass
Commelina benghalensis
Jio
Cyclophora nanaria
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Bombus melanopygus
Black Tail Bumble Bee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Helicoverpa zea
Bollworm
Papilio rutulus
Western Tiger Swallowtail
Graphocephala atropunctata
blue-green sharpshooter
Dermacentor occidentalis
Net tick
Armadillidium vulgare
common pill woodlouse
Sylvilagus audubonii
Desert Cottontail
Corvus corax
common raven
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Psaltriparus minimus
American Bushtit
Asparagus aethiopicus
Sprenger's asparagus fern
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