Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
Ecosystem Overview
The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #9 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Strongylocentrotus purpuratus
purple sea urchin
Murgantia histrionica
Baccharis pilularis
coyotebrush
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Modiolus capax
Encelia californica
Aplysia vaccaria
Artemisia californica
California sagebrush
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Isocoma menziesii
Datura wrightii
sacred thorn-apple
Aplysia californica
California seahare
Heterotheca grandiflora
Telegraphweed
Larus californicus
California Gull
Cleomella arborea
Eriogonum parvifolium
Sambucus cerulea
blue elder
Spilogale gracilis
Western Spotted Skunk
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