San Diego
Ecosystem Overview
The San Diego ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #8 for species diversity among 89 san diego county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sceloporus occidentalis
Pacific blue-bellied lizard
Eriogonum fasciculatum
wild buckwheat
Larus occidentalis
Western Gull
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Rhus integrifolia
lemonadeberry
Melozone crissalis
California Towhee
Oxyjulis californica
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Calypte anna
Anna's Hummingbird
Otospermophilus beecheyi
California ground squirrel
Encelia californica
Sayornis nigricans
black phoebe
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Salvia mellifera
black sage
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Semicossyphus pulcher
California Sheephead
Malosma laurina
Bombus vosnesenskii
Vosnesensky bumble bee
Paralabrax clathratus
Sea bass
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
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Regional Wildlife Network
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