North Island
Ecosystem Overview
The North Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #13 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Donax gouldii
Gould beanclam
Tivela stultorum
Pismo clam
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Cakile maritima
sea rocket
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Dendraster excentricus
eccentric sand dollar sea urchin
Calidris alba
sanderling
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Limosa fedoa
Marbled Godwit
Heterotheca grandiflora
Telegraphweed
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Carpobrotus chilensis
Sea fig
Ambrosia chamissonis
beachbur
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
beach suncup
Tringa semipalmata
Willet
Crucibulum spinosum
Spiny cup and saucer shell
Pluvialis squatarola
grey plover
Lepus californicus
Black-tailed Jack Rabbit
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Regional Wildlife Network
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